Mamobi: A group identifying itself as concerned citizens and property owners at the Maamobi Number 2 Market and Kasoakuda area has petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) over an alleged six-week eviction ultimatum linked to a resettlement and redevelopment process under the Ayawaso North Municipal Assembly.
According to Ghana Web, the petition, dated June 30, 2026, addresses CHRAJ and highlights a dispute related to ongoing stakeholder consultations regarding the proposed Ayikuma resettlement arrangement. This is connected to plans by the Ayawaso North Municipal Assembly. The petitioners cite a media report from June 19, 2026, which quoted the Municipal Chief Executive as issuing a deadline for residents and traders to vacate their homes and places of livelihood within six weeks.
The group claims that this directive was not agreed upon during stakeholder engagements and argues that the alleged action infringes on constitutional protections, specifically concerning property rights and fair administrative justice. They assert that at no point during the ongoing negotiation process was a six-week ultimatum discussed or agreed upon.
The petitioners emphasize that the Municipal Chief Executive cannot bypass the ongoing negotiation process and make unilateral declarations in the media. They stress that the lives, shelter, livelihoods, and security of the residents must be adequately addressed in accordance with constitutional provisions. They call for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to be signed before any eviction date is established.
The group further insists that any eviction process must be backed by a mutually agreed framework and formalized through an MoU. They have urged CHRAJ to intervene immediately, declaring the reported six-week ultimatum null and void, and ensuring that no eviction proceeds until all resettlement conditions are clearly defined.
Expressing confidence in CHRAJ's mandate, the petitioners believe the commission will protect human rights and ensure administrative justice. They stated, "We wish to re-emphasize our confidence in your good offices to effectively adjudicate justice in defense of the victims of this forced eviction and demolition of their properties."