Freddie Blay Granted GH₵800,000 Bail in Land Dispute
Former NPP Chairman meets bail conditions as court proceedings continue over alleged Kitase demolition dispute.
- Freddie Blay secured GH₵800,000 bail with two Accra-based sureties holding valid Ghana Cards.
- The case relates to an alleged demolition dispute at Kitase, with investigations still underway.
- He is expected to reappear before the Akropong Circuit Court on April 9, 2026.
The Koforidua High Court has granted bail to former New Patriotic Party National Chairman, Freddie Blay, in the sum of GH₵800,000. He is required to provide two sureties who must reside in Accra and possess valid Ghana Cards.
The ruling comes after his earlier remand by the Akropong Circuit Court over an alleged demolition dispute at Kitase. He is expected to reappear before the circuit court on April 9, as investigations into the case continue.
Mr Blay was handed over to the Akropong Police following the execution of an arrest warrant issued in Accra on Monday, March 16, 2026. The case is linked to allegations that he ordered the demolition of a building under construction on a piece of land at Kitase.
Police say the complainant reported the matter after Mr Blay allegedly failed to honour an invitation to assist with investigations. He was subsequently charged but failed to appear before the court on a scheduled date in April 2025, leading to the issuance of the warrant for his arrest.
However, sources close to Mr Blay claim he was unaware of the warrant prior to his arrest. They argue that the dispute involves land he acquired in 1994, which has since been the subject of legal contention.
The sources further deny that he ordered the demolition of any structure, explaining instead that he directed the clearing of a vacant plot in January 2026 to prevent the habitation of dangerous animals.
They also indicated that although the complainant previously secured a favourable High Court ruling in Koforidua, that decision is currently under appeal, with difficulties reportedly encountered in serving the complainant with relevant legal documents.
