- Ablakwa ready to face Blay in court over beachfront allegations.
- Blay threatens to sue Ablakwa for defamation.
- Beachfront operated by Polo Beach Club, owned by Blay's son.
- Ablakwa accuses Blay family of "state capture", Blay denies wrongdoing.
North Tongu lawmaker Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has expressed his readiness to face former NPP Chairman Freddie Blay in court over allegations of acquiring a beachfront belonging to Labadi Beach Hotel.
Freddie Blay has threatened to sue Ablakwa for dragging his family’s name into the mud, claiming they acquired the property through due process. The beachfront in question is operated by Polo Beach Club, owned by Kwaw Blay, Freddie Blay’s son, in partnership with Labadi Beach Hotel until their separation in 2021.
Freddie Blay claims the land was leased from the La Traditional Council for 20-25 years and does not belong to the government or Labadi Beach Hotel. Ablakwa has stood by his claims of “state capture” by politically exposed individuals, including the Blay family.
Freddie Blay has denied any wrongdoing, stating that his son acquired the property legally and not through political connections. The former NPP chair has accused Ablakwa of making unfounded claims, challenging him to provide evidence of any wrongdoing.
Ablakwa remains unfazed by the threat of legal action, stating that he is prepared to face the Blay family in court and will continue to resist what he sees as “state capture” of national assets. He has questioned why the Blay family has only been issuing threats without taking legal action, expressing his readiness to face them in court.
The dispute highlights the ongoing debate over “state capture” and the acquisition of public assets by politically connected individuals in Ghana.
