The High Court in Wa, presided over by Justice Osei Wusu Antwi, has permitted the Sokpare family and the Wa Municipal Assembly to try out-of-court settlement of the dispute surrounding the repurposing of the Tendamba Primary School land for the government’s flagship 24hr Economy Market project.

In Court today, May 04, to move the motion for interlocutory injunction against any activities on the land pending the determination of the case, Counsel Sylvester Jebuni, representing the Sokpare family, informed the court that the Wa Naa had requested the plaintiffs, through a letter, to withdraw the case for him to help resolve.

He, however, stated that while his clients are willing to try settlement at the Wa Naa’s palace, they will not withdraw the case entirely. Thus, they sought permission from the court to try settlement with the Wa Naa, but stated that should the mediation talks fail, they would return to the court for final determination of the matter.

The Wa Municipal Assembly, represented by Principal State Attorney, Saeed Abdul Shakur, did not object to the attempt for ADR, stating that it was also open to resolving the dispute under the guidance of the Overlord of Wa.

Justice Osei Wusu granted the parties two weeks to reach an agreement. He said if resolution is not reached by May 20, 2026, legal proceedings will resume on the matter.

The case has, therefore, been adjourned till Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Source: Radio Mak