By: Audrey Raymonda John
A Magistrate Court at Pademba Road has ordered the eviction of a tenant following a prolonged dispute over a residential property at No. 10A Guard Street.
Magistrate Julia Mary Gbloh delivered judgment in favour of Fatmata Williams, the applicant, in an ejectment suit against Victoria Fofanah. The case, filed under E/S 07/26, was initiated on 7th January 2026, with Williams claiming ownership and legal authority over the property as the administratrix of her late husband’s estate.
Represented by T.W. Davies Esq., Williams informed the court that Fofanah was a yearly tenant whose tenancy expired in April 2025. Despite serving a notice to quit on 5th December 2025, followed by a four-day notice and the ejectment summons, the respondent refused to vacate. Williams presented letters of administration dated 12th December 2024, confirming her as the sole administratrix of her late husband, Olu Kortu Williams’ estate.
Through her counsel, A.B. Sesay Esq., Fofanah argued that she had occupied the property since 2017 under an agreement and had paid rent. However, no receipts were produced, and during cross-examination, she admitted that the agreement was made with the deceased landlord’s son, who was not a party to the case. Claims of rent payments were unsubstantiated.
Magistrate Gbloh ruled that the applicant had met all legal requirements under *Section 7 of the Summary Ejectment Act Cap 49, including proof of tenancy, proper notices to quit, and the respondent’s refusal to comply. The letters of administration were deemed sufficient to establish Williams as the lawful holder of the property’s reversionary interest.
The court declared Fatmata Williams the lawful landlady and ordered Victoria Fofanah, along with anyone claiming through her, to vacate the premises and deliver vacant possession by 18th April 2026. The ruling brings the tenancy dispute to an end and reinforces the legal authority of estate administrators in property matters.