Ningo chiefs opens up on selling land to Igbo King

The Ningo Traditional Council has firmly denied allegations that land in Old Ningo has been sold to a self-styled Igbo king for the purpose of establishing a kingdom.

In a formal petition addressed to the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, the Council described the reports as false and alarming, and called for urgent state intervention.

“We held an emergency meeting on Tuesday, 8th July 2025, to deliberate on the matter,” the Council stated.

“After consultations with our MP, who also serves as the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, we unanimously reached several resolutions.”

The letter, signed by HRM Nene Osra Gbo Djangmah XII, Paramount Chief of the Ningo Traditional Area, emphasized that while the Ningo people are known for their hospitality, no land had been sold to any individual claiming to be an Igbo king.

“The five clans who own land along the Tema-Aflao Road have NOT sold any land to the said individual to develop a kingdom,” the Council declared.

They also reaffirmed the existing traditional leadership structure in Ningo. “The Ningo Paramountcy is led by our Chief and does not intend to have another ruler domiciled on our land.”

The Council urged the Minister for the Interior to take immediate action. “We request the Minister to use all lawful means to invite and interrogate the said individual to ascertain the exact facts about his purported land acquisition.”

Citing the potential for unrest, the Council called for close collaboration between government and traditional authorities. “The Minister must collaborate closely with the Traditional Council to forestall further actions that could lead to public unrest,” they warned, adding that both the youth and the chiefs of Ningo are ready to resist any attempt to create such a kingdom.

Additionally, the Council appealed to the District Chief Executive of Ningo-Prampram to ensure that no construction permits are issued for buildings linked to the alleged Igbo kingdom.

While reaffirming their openness to all people, the Council underscored the importance of respecting local governance. “We host persons from over twenty different nationalities, but none has tried to establish a kingdom. All guests must subject themselves to the authority of the Traditional Council,” they stated.

The petition concluded with an appeal to the MP, expressing confidence in his commitment to upholding traditional authority. “We know you would never tolerate such disrespect for your Traditional Authority and count on you to do same for us.”