When inheritance turns into a battlefield, who truly owns what—the bloodline or the bond that sustained it?
A simmering dispute over a cocoa farm has exposed deep tensions between tradition, entitlement, and years of silent sacrifice, as one family’s unity hangs in the balance.
A heated family dispute over a cocoa farm took center stage on Obra Show on Nhyira FM, as both parties presented conflicting claims over ownership and control.
Opanyin Kwabena Ankamah initially raised concerns that a cocoa farm left behind by their late uncle, intended for the entire family, had been taken over by the deceased’s son, Kwame Gyamina.
He explained that the farm was managed by their eldest brother, who is now bedridden, and that the nephew had only stepped in temporarily before allegedly claiming full ownership and refusing to share proceeds.
However, Kwame Gyamina, who was invited onto the program, strongly rejected the allegations. He argued that he is only taking what rightfully belongs to him and his siblings.
According to him, the original owner of the cocoa farm was his biological father, who entrusted the property to the family when he and his siblings were too young to manage it. He claimed the family has benefited from the farm for years, and as the first son, he has now decided to take full control.
“I see no wrongdoing in taking what belongs to my father,” he stated, adding that the family should understand that “enough is enough.”
In response, Opanyin Kwabena questioned the nephew’s position, asking who had managed and sustained the property since their father’s death. He argued that taking over the farm without acknowledging the family’s role over the years was unfair.
The discussion drew mixed reactions from the panel. Evangelist Degraft Addae expressed support for Kwame Gyamina, backing his claim to his father’s property.
Meanwhile, Lady Gold White raised concerns, questioning why the deceased father did not formally allocate part of the property to his children through a will.
Adding a cultural perspective, Big Mama emphasized that under Akan tradition, children do not typically inherit their father’s property, suggesting that the nephew should recognize the customary system in handling such matters.
The case has sparked wider debate on inheritance, family responsibility, and the clash between tradition and individual claims to property.
Show host Ohemaa Benewaa called for calm and mutual understanding between both parties. She emphasized that while emotions are high, it is important for each side to clearly recognize their rightful position in the matter.
According to her, the family must acknowledge the role they have played in preserving the property over the years, while the nephew must also be mindful of his claim as the biological son of the original owner.
She therefore encouraged both sides to embrace dialogue and cooperation rather than confrontation.
Ohemaa Benewaa concluded by urging them to settle the matter amicably through negotiation, stressing that “when everyone understands their place and respects it, peace can prevail.”
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