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Land Grabbing and Lost Livelihoods: The Case of the Weta Traditional Area of Ghana’s Volta Region
['Jacques Bahati']
Africa Faith and Justice Network
A fact-finding mission by AFJN in July 2024 uncovered a long-standing conflict in Ghana’s Volta Region, specifically in the Weta Traditional Area, linked to foreign land acquisition. The interim queen mother of the Weta Traditional Area, Mama Agorwose III and members of her council, highlighted that since the land was leased, the community has lost benefits from the area. These include verifying authority and ownership to lease land, ensuring that renewal terms are fair and beneficial, and ensuring that local communities receive fair compensation and benefits.