The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has caused the demolition of unauthorized structures on the Sakumono Ramsar site.
This renewed operation follows a directive from President John Dramani Mahama and marks the first major enforcement effort since March.
Speaking to the media, Linda Ocloo emphasized that the demolition exercise is necessary, non-negotiable, and critical to preserving the integrity of the Ramsar site for environmental sustainability.
“They are aware. In fact, there has been an engagement. They are very much aware of this exercise. Some of the buildings have notices of ‘Stop Work,’” she said.
More scenes unfolding as the Greater Accra REGSEC presses on with the demolition exercise at the Sakumo Ramsar Site. @fred_duhoe Fred Duhoe is on the ground, bringing you live updates as structures along waterways are pulled down.
— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) May 27, 2025
The operation is ongoing. #ChannelOneNews pic.twitter.com/X9l2mzQ2m9
Tema Mayor, Ebi Bright, maintained that individuals who built on the affected lands were fully aware of the risks and the environmental harm their actions would cause.
‘These are the results of corruption, and for me, it’s mainly about the greed of people who have access and resources.’
More scenes unfolding as the Greater Accra REGSEC presses on with the demolition exercise at the Sakumo Ramsar Site. Fred Duhoe is on the ground, bringing you live updates as structures along waterways are pulled down.
— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) May 27, 2025
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The demolition happened on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
“Frustration written all over his face” – A man looks on helplessly as his storey building at the Sakumo Ramsar Site is demolished by the Greater Accra REGSEC. The ongoing operation targets unauthorized structures along protected waterways.
— ChannelOne TV (@Channel1TVGHA) May 27, 2025
Fred Duhoe is on the ground bringing… pic.twitter.com/Bj4cOH06P1