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A heated land dispute between Prophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom, popularly known as Opambour, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Branch Chairman for Island City at Ahenema Kokoben, Mr. Reuben Solomon Jabari, has erupted into the public domain, following strong allegations made by the preacher in a now-viral video.
In the video, the founder and leader of the Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre claimed that Mr. Jabari had unlawfully taken over two plots of land he (Opambour) rightfully owns. He accused the NDC Chairman of betrayal, insisting that after helping the NDC gain power, this was the party’s way of repaying him.
“I brought the NDC to power, and this is the thanks I get?” Opambour questioned. “Let no one step on that land—not even a chief. If they do, they will face divine consequences. I will curse the chief and his family if they touch my land,” he fumed.
But on Friday, April 11, during a press tour and inspection of the disputed land, Mr. Reuben Solomon Jabari came out forcefully to reject the allegations, describing them as lies manufactured to gain public sympathy and manipulate public perception.
“I want to make it crystal clear—I have not taken Opambour’s land. I bought these two plots legally, and I have all the necessary documents and site plans to prove that,” Mr. Jabari told journalists.
He stated emphatically that the land issue predates the NDC’s recent political victory and has absolutely nothing to do with politics.
“The claim that I seized his land after the NDC came into power is false. The matter started over two years ago, long before the last elections. This is not political—it’s personal and legal.”
According to Mr. Jabari, Prophet Opambour allegedly tricked traditional leaders by claiming that his original land documents had gone missing. Based on that, he said, the chiefs at Ahenema Kokoben reissued new documents to the man of God—documents which are now the source of the ongoing tension.
“He lied to the chiefs and said his papers were missing, so they reissued them. But he failed to tell them that the land had already been sold. I acquired the land in a legal transaction, and I have never encroached on anyone’s property,” Mr. Jabari explained.
He also disclosed that the Asafohene has intervened on multiple occasions, inviting both parties to the palace for a peaceful resolution, but Prophet Opambour has consistently failed to show up.
“We’ve been summoned more than eight times. I’ve gone each time, but Opambour never shows up. Instead, he sits in his church or on TV making wild claims and issuing threats. That’s not how legal matters are settled,” he noted.
Mr. Jabari accused the prophet of using his popularity and religious influence to intimidate ordinary citizens and manipulate public opinion.
“He wants to use his church, his media platform, and his fame to bully people. But I won’t be intimidated. I’m a law-abiding citizen, and I’ll fight this through every legal means available to me.”
He further urged Ghanaians, especially the people of Ahenema Kokoben, to remain calm and allow the appropriate legal and traditional processes to address the issue.
“Let’s stop the drama. Let’s respect the rule of law. If he claims the land is his, he should produce his documents and face me at the right forum—not threaten people with curses and false prophecies.”
As tensions continue to rise around the ownership of the plots, the traditional council and other stakeholders are expected to step in more firmly in the coming days to help resolve the matter amicably.
Meanwhile, the dispute has sparked widespread public discussion, with many calling for calm, truth, and transparency as the best path forward.
