The Akropong Circuit Court has remanded Freddie Blay, former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following his arrest over a disputed property demolition at Kitase in the Eastern Region.
The case arises from a complaint by a landowner who alleges that Mr. Blay ordered the destruction of a house under construction on a contested parcel of land.
According to court records, the issue began after a report was made to the police about the alleged demolition. Prosecutors say Mr. Blay failed to respond to multiple police invitations to assist with investigations.
Charges were filed in early 2025, but he did not appear in court for a scheduled hearing in April. As a result, a warrant was issued for his arrest, which remained in effect until it was executed on Monday.
However, sources close to Mr. Blay have disputed claims that he deliberately avoided the law. They insist he was unaware of the warrant until his recent arrest and argue that the matter is civil rather than criminal.
They further denied that Mr. Blay ordered the demolition of any structure. Instead, they say he only instructed that a vacant plot be cleared in January 2026 for safety reasons, to prevent it from becoming a habitat for dangerous animals.
The land dispute itself dates back to 1994 and has been the subject of prolonged legal battles. While the complainant previously won a ruling at the High Court in Koforidua, Mr. Blay’s legal team has since filed an appeal.
The case is expected to continue as investigations and legal proceedings move forward.
