Tsatsu Tsikata Demands Reparations for SALL Communities Over ‘Historic Injustice’
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Tsatsu Tsikata Demands Reparations for SALL Communities Over ‘Historic Injustice’
April 16,2026
Renowned legal practitioner Tsatsu Tsikata has called for compensation for residents of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL), stating that they were unfairly denied parliamentary representation during Ghana's 8th Parliament.
He explained that the situation arose following the creation of the Oti Region under Constitutional Instrument 112, which resulted in the affected communities having no Member of Parliament after the 2020 elections.
Speaking at an event at the University of Professional Studies Accra on April 15, 2026, Tsikata argued that later measures, including the creation of the Guan District and the Guan Constituency ahead of the 2024 elections, do not adequately compensate for the earlier exclusion.
According to him, the lack of representation deprived residents not only of a political voice but also of access to development opportunities typically facilitated through parliamentary representation.
He described the situation as a “historic injustice,” attributing it to decisions by the Electoral Commission of Ghana, which he said effectively disenfranchised eligible voters in the area during the 2020 parliamentary elections.
Tsikata added that the issue remains unresolved and is currently subject to legal processes, as affected residents continue to pursue justice over their exclusion.
