The Hiowe Gblaka Family of Hiowe Seh has reaffirmed its ownership of Seh lands, citing historical records and the 1946 Gold Coast Map as evidence of their rightful claim.

At a press conference, Nene Simpii Afedi Katamaso, the Yilagbeye-Divisional chief of Hiowe Gblaka Family of Doryumu- Dodowa of the Shai Traditional Area disputed the boundary claims made by the Prampram and Shai Traditional Councils, accusing them of harassing their clients on the disputed lands.

According to the Hiowe Gblaka Family, the Seh lands were founded by their ancestor, Lanimo, and have remained in their possession for generations.

They insist that the 1946 Gold Coast Map and Site Plan clearly establish their ownership, dismissing any contrary claims by the Prampram and Shai Traditional Councils.

"We are the rightful owners of the Seh lands, and we will not allow anyone to take that away from us," a family spokesperson declared.

The family revealed that they are currently engaged in a legal battle at the Adenta High Court against the Prampram Traditional Council, Nene Tetteh Wakah III, and members of the Shai Traditional Council over the boundary dispute.

The Hiowe Gblaka Family accused the Prampram and Shai Traditional Councils of using intimidation and coercion to assert control over the disputed lands.

They claimed that clients who have legally acquired land from their families are being harassed in an attempt to seize their properties.

"We urge the Prampram and Shai Traditional Councils to respect our boundaries and cease their harassment," the family stated.

The family also emphasized that district boundaries exist for administrative purposes and do not determine stool land ownership.

They further pointed out that the Prampram Traditional Council is also in court with a Kpone family, relying on the same 1946 Gold Coast Map and Site Plan as evidence in that case.

"We are confident that the court will uphold our claim to the Seh lands," the spokesperson added.

"We urge the Prampram and Shai Traditional Councils to respect the rule of law and stop their attempts to take our lands."

The dispute between the Hiowe Gblaka Family and the Prampram and Shai Traditional Councils has been ongoing for several years.

With the case currently before the Adenta High Court, a ruling is expected soon, which could determine the rightful ownership of the Seh lands.