By Daniel Nii Okine | Sankofaonline
Allegations surrounding a land dispute in East Legon have drawn renewed attention to the long‑standing relationship between businessman Dr. George Oti Bonsu and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), a relationship that dates back nearly three decades. Dr. Oti Bonsu, now associated with the emerging “Base Movement,” has been widely known within party circles as one of the NPP’s most consistent private financiers since the mid‑1990s.
A Long History of Political Financing
According to individuals familiar with internal party history, Dr. Oti Bonsu was among the select group of business figures who provided significant financial backing to former President John Agyekum Kufuor during his successful 2000 campaign. His support reportedly continued throughout the Kufuor administration, during which he is said to have secured major state contracts, including the furnishing of the Jubilee House in 2008.
Sources close to the former administration maintain that the bulk of the interior furnishing at the presidential complex was executed by his company—an indication of his influence and standing within the party at the time.
Following the Kufuor era, Dr. Oti Bonsu is alleged to have extended similar financial support to the presidential bids of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo‑Addo and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 election cycles. Party insiders say his contributions were acknowledged through additional government contracts after the NPP returned to power in 2016.
The Land Dispute and Demolition Allegations
The relationship reportedly deteriorated between 2023 and 2024, when a land dispute emerged between Dr. Oti Bonsu and Second Lady Samira Bawumia. According to claims circulating within the community, heavy machinery was deployed to a property site in Adjiringanor, East Legon, where ten houses belonging to Dr. Oti Bonsu were allegedly demolished in a single day.
These allegations have not been independently verified by Sankofaonline.
Court documents cited by individuals close to the case indicate that a High Court ruling directed the Second Lady to compensate Dr. Oti Bonsu with GHS 10 million. Sources claim the payment has not been made, though the matter remains a subject of public discussion.
Additional accounts suggest that former President Kufuor personally appealed for the demolition exercise to be halted, but the intervention was unsuccessful. Sankofaonline has not confirmed this claim with the Office of the Former President.
Impact on Party Dynamics
The fallout from the dispute is widely believed to have contributed to the formation of the “Base Movement,” a group that Dr. Oti Bonsu is said to be championing. Analysts observing internal party cohesion argue that unresolved tensions of this nature could have broader implications for the NPP’s internal unity ahead of future elections.
Some party members have privately suggested that a negotiated settlement—particularly compliance with the court’s directive—could help de‑escalate the situation. Others warn that failure to address the grievances may deepen divisions.
A Case That Continues to Evolve
The Adjiringanor demolition dispute remains one of the most discussed internal controversies involving a long‑time party financier. While emotions around the issue run high, the full legal and political implications are still unfolding.
Sankofaonline will continue monitoring developments and provide updates as more verified information becomes available.
