Trasacco Estates Development Company Limited has reaffirmed its respect for Ghana’s Muslim community while insisting on its legal rights in the ongoing Borteyman land dispute. The company expressed concern that recent media reports have sought to frame the matter in religious terms, describing it as an attack on the Muslim Ummah, rather than addressing the legal facts.
In a statement, Trasacco emphasized that its claim to the disputed land was lawfully acquired through the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) between 2014 and 2016, following all due processes. The company noted that TDC records confirm a legitimate allocation of 26 acres to the Muhajirun African American Islamic Institute (MAAII) in 1981, not the 72 acres being circulated.
Trasacco further alleged that portions of the land originally granted to the Institute have over time been sold or transferred to private developers, undermining its intended use for schools, mosques, and community projects. “Once exhausted, claims suddenly expand to the full 72 acres, or more, to encroach on lawfully allocated properties like ours,” the statement read.
Addressing allegations of misconduct, Trasacco clarified that its land transactions had been investigated by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and were found to be legitimate. The company dismissed accusations of intimidation, landguard use, or road blockades, stressing its commitment to peaceful dialogue and respect for the role of the National Chief Imam in promoting amicable resolution.
Trasacco urged the Muhajirun Institute to focus on developing its allocated 26 acres rather than pursuing additional claims. “This is not a clash of faiths or a corporate land grab,” the statement said, “but a test of upholding legal allocations against revisionist claims.”
The company concluded by reiterating its contribution to Ghana’s housing sector, creating jobs and infrastructure, while pledging to defend the rights of its clients and protect the integrity of its estates.
