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Dealing with a Difficult Dilemma: A Friend’s Legacy
Dear GhanaWeb,
I recently found myself in a challenging situation that has left me feeling conflicted and unsure of the right course of action. Last year, a close friend tragically passed away in a road accident on his way to Kumasi. Before his death, he had entrusted me with GH₵200,000 for a piece of land that we had planned to purchase and divide between us.
The land we had our eyes on cost GH₵300,000, and the agreement was for me to contribute an additional GH₵100,000, take one-third of the land, and for him to take the remaining two-thirds. We were scheduled to meet with the landowner the weekend after his untimely passing.
His wife was unaware of this plan as he had intended to surprise her with the land and a building project the following year. As far as I know, no one else was privy to this arrangement. Despite the grief of losing my friend, I decided to move forward with the purchase of the land as it was in a prime location and I didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity.
For several months, I waited to see if his wife or family would mention the land, but no one did. This seemed to confirm that he had kept it a secret. I began working on the land myself, but since then, I have been facing a series of setbacks.
Workers absconded with my money, thieves stole materials, my house was robbed, my son has been hospitalized, and I made a costly mistake in a financial transaction. It feels like a string of bad luck, but I can’t shake the feeling that there may be a spiritual aspect to it, possibly related to my friend’s spirit.
I have considered seeking guidance from a spiritual advisor, but part of me feels compelled to offer his wife a portion of the land as a gesture of goodwill. Perhaps giving her a quarter of the land, albeit less than what her husband was entitled to, would bring some peace to the situation.
However, I am apprehensive about the potential repercussions. What if his wife questions why I never mentioned this before? What if it leads to unnecessary drama in both our lives? Part of me is tempted to walk away from the land and leave this all behind.
What do you suggest I do in this delicate situation?
FG/EB
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