AN ALLEGED abduction involving an 89-year-old retired teacher, Mrs. Martha Quaynor, has sent shockwaves through the Mallam community in Accra.
Mrs. Quaynor, who has lived quietly while battling dementia since 2018, was reportedly taken from her home on October 1, 2025, under alarming circumstances.
According to eyewitnesses, a group led by Nii Kofi Tuadan III, who claims to be the Paramount Chief of Abola, and Mrs. Quaynor’s own daughter, Madam Mary Ann Nunoo, forcibly removed the elderly woman from her residence.
A caregiver present at the scene said Mrs. Quaynor was listening to gospel music after breakfast when the group stormed the house, dragged her out, and shoved her into a car despite her screams. The nurse who tried to stop them was assaulted. An audio recording capturing the distressing incident has since surfaced.
The motive for the abduction remains unclear. However, sources close to the family suggest it may be linked to long-standing disagreements over property and financial access.
Madam Nunoo reportedly tried to gain control over her mother’s finances and rental property at Kaneshie Awudome Estates between 2021 and 2023, but her brother, who resides in the United States, refused, citing legal and ethical concerns. This is not the first troubling incident.
On July 24, 2025, Madam Nunoo allegedly attempted to remove her mother by force but was stopped by the Mallam Police, who arrested her. That case is still under investigation. Again, on September 18, she and Nii Kofi Tuadan III reportedly visited Mrs. Quaynor’s Kaneshie property, took photos, and allegedly harassed tenants.
The Mallam Police have been informed of the October 1st abduction, and a public announcement has aired on GTV, urging anyone with information on Mrs. Quaynor’s whereabouts to come forward. In response, Patrick Quaynor, her son, released a video and an open letter addressed to Nii Kofi Tuadan III, demanding his mother’s safe return and legal accountability for all involved.
Concerns have been raised about justice being served, especially as Nii Kofi Tuadan III is believed to boast of connections within the police and judicial system. This has heightened public fears of interference in the case.
Meanwhile, controversy surrounds Nii Kofi Tuadan III’s claim to the Abola chieftaincy. The Abola Akwatse We Clan has publicly disputed his legitimacy, referring to him as a “self-styled” and “fake” chief, adding another layer of complexity to an already disturbing case.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
