What began as a shocking accusation of property takeover has ended in a dramatic on-air settlement after days of tense adjudication on Nhyira FM’s Obra programme, hosted by Ohemaa Benewa.
Nana Boateng, the only son of the deceased, accused a woman who claims to have been his late father’s girlfriend of unlawfully taking possession of his father’s house documents and occupying the property. According to Nana Boateng, the woman claims the documents were used to secure a GH₵40,000 loan before his father’s death.
“My father never told anyone about any loan,” Nana Boateng insisted. “He was not the type to take such a huge amount without informing his family. What surprises me most is that this loan only came up after his death.”
He further questioned why the woman failed to mention the alleged debt while his father was alive, casting doubt over her claims and motives. Nana Boateng added that despite being the only son, he had been completely shut out of his father’s property.
Backed by his grandmother and other family members, Nana Boateng said the family was determined to reclaim the house. He also revealed that the same woman once turned to the family for help when she was seriously ill.
“We stood by her when she needed help,” he said. “Now that she has recovered, we believe the right thing is for her to leave the house peacefully.”
The emotionally-charged case dominated several days of mediation on Obra, with panelists urging calm, fairness, and truth.
Host Ohemaa Benewa repeatedly emphasized balance and peaceful resolution, reminding both sides of the consequences of unresolved family conflict.
“This is not about humiliation or force,” she stated. “It is about fairness, transparency, and restoring peace. When a man dies, those left behind must choose dialogue over destruction.”
Evangelist DeGraft Addae cautioned against turning personal relationships into tools for exploitation after death.
“When someone dies, opportunism must not take over conscience,” he warned. “If there was a debt, let it be proven. If there was love, let it be honoured with truth, not confusion.”
Gifty Donkor, popularly known as Big Mama, was characteristically blunt, calling for accountability on all sides.
“You cannot wake up one day and say, ‘I was his lover, so the house is mine,’” she said. “But at the same time, if money was truly taken, it must be paid. Peace comes when everyone plays fair.”
Lady Gold White stressed the importance of closure and dignity, especially in matters involving the dead.
“The dead cannot speak,” she said. “That is why the living must speak truthfully and act responsibly. This family needs closure, not endless suspicion.”
Following several days of mediation, a breakthrough was finally reached. The family agreed to pay the GH₵40,000, and the alleged lender also agreed to return the house documents.
The money was officially handed over and the documents returned through the host of the programme, marking a major turning point in the dispute.
In a gesture that surprised many listeners, the family also pledged that the accused woman would not be left empty-handed.
“She will not be treated unfairly,” Nana Boateng stated. “When the time is right and it is necessary, the family will compensate her.”
Closing the session, Ohemaa Benewa commended both parties for choosing peace over prolonged conflict.
“This is how disputes should end,” she said. “With dialogue, compromise, and dignity. Today, documents have been returned, tempers have cooled, and peace has a chance.”
She added pointedly, “Our doors remain open—not because we expect trouble, but because healing is a process. What matters is that today, a family has taken a step away from chaos and toward resolution.”
As the microphones went silent, one thing was clear: while emotions ran high, mediation, compromise, and accountability had prevailed—at least for now.
Source: Hannah Addae
