Municipal Chief Executive for Asokore Mampong in Ashanti region, Ben Abdullah Alhassan, has dismissed claims that Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak, has captured a parcel of land reportedly belonging to the Ashanti Muslim Women Association.
He debunked the allegations following a recent protest by some members of the association, who are laying claims of ownership to the land property in the municipality.
On Saturday, February 22, 2026, the group hit the streets of Asokore Mampong to register their displeasure over what they allege to be an encroachment on their land.
But speaking on Luv FM, the MCE clarified that the project in question commenced less than three weeks ago, making it unlikely that the land is being taken away from the association.
“Infact, the profile for the project begun less than three weeks ago. So, anybody who will begin to harbor that impression that the honorable member of parliament has forcefully taken it from them is wrong,” he said.
The association portends the parcel of land is jointly owned by them and the Ibadur Rahman Association, which was intended for the construction of what is now known as the Ibadur Rahman Academy Senior High School.
The school, located in Buoban, following its establishment was hit by a critical resource inadequacy and financial constraint to remunerate teachers, compelling management to hand ownership over to government.
However, the Ashanti Muslim Women Association contends that the decision was made without their consent and has called for the return of their share of the land.
Their concerns intensified upon discovering that a new project had commenced on the portion of land they claim, prompting them to stage a protest demanding its return.
Mr. Abdullah however emphasized that the minister who doubles as the Member of Parliament for the area has engaged both parties on several occasions in an effort to resolve the dispute amicably.
He recounted a meeting held on December 26, 2025, at which the Minister met with members of the Ashanti Muslim Women Association to discuss possible solutions, some of which received agreement from attendees.
“He even sat with them and was literally begging. There were a few of them who agreed with him,” he added.
Mr. Alhassan further highlighted that the authorities have intensified security at the site to prevent further destruction of property following the protest as any additional damage would be a cost to the government.
He urged the association to handle the situation in a calmer and more lawful manner.
“Nobody is stopping you from exploring all the options available to you, but please ensure that your actions are within the law,” he concluded.
The dispute remains unresolved as both associations continue to assert their interests in the land, with local authorities working to mediate a lasting solution.
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