Senior police officer’s Supreme Court case pertaining to high-value property fraud conspiracy lost

The Supreme Court of Ghana recently dismissed an application filed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Akolgo Yakubu Ayamga, a senior prosecutor of the Ghana Police Service. The case involved a property fraud conspiracy in which Ayamga claimed to have purchased an upmarket beachfront property in Busua, Western Region, from the ex-girlfriend of the legitimate owner. However, the High Court found evidence of fraud and nullified the sale, ordering the Ghana Lands Commission to revert ownership to the legitimate owner. Ayamga was unable to provide evidence of payment for the property during the legal proceedings.

Ayamga appealed the High Court judgment to the Supreme Court of Ghana, representing himself in the case. However, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal and awarded costs to the legitimate owner. Ayamga then filed a review application concerning the dismissal order, but the Supreme Court upheld the decision from November 14, 2023, reaffirming the dismissal of his appeal. It was determined that the Supreme Court’s decision would not change, bringing an end to the legal proceedings related to the property fraud conspiracy.

Throughout the legal process, Ayamga claimed that the owner of the property had signed the Power of Attorney from overseas and sent it to the ex-girlfriend for the sale. However, the High Court found that the evidence presented by Ayamga and the ex-girlfriend was conflicting and determined that the sale was fraudulent. The legitimate owner, represented by legal counsel, provided clear evidence that he was not physically in Ghana when the Power of Attorney was signed. This evidence played a crucial role in the High Court’s decision to nullify the sale and return ownership to the rightful owner.

The case highlights the importance of due diligence in property transactions and the legal consequences of fraudulent activities. The involvement of law enforcement in the fraudulent sale of the property by a senior police officer underscores the need for accountability and transparency in all aspects of society. The legal proceedings also showcase the significance of legal representation and evidence in proving a case before the court. The dismissal of the application by the Supreme Court signifies the end of the legal battle over the property fraud conspiracy case, with the legitimate owner retaining ownership of the beachfront property in Busua.

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