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Scores of families are set to become homeless as authorities at Atwima Nwabiagya Assembly begin demolition of buildings in waterways.<\/p>\n
But in a striking departure from such demolitions, a victim, Yaw Owusu, whose 4-bedroom apartment has been targeted for demolition, is rather praising the DCE for taking a bold decision.<\/p>\n
Communities targeted for demolition on the Kumasi-Barekese Road, have had their houses submerged when two streams over- flown their banks two weeks ago.<\/p>\n
Anomakosa and Aboboano streams are all tributaries of Offin and Owabi Rivers which house\u00a0the Barekese and Owabi dams.<\/p>\n
Surprisingly, instead of the usual protests that characterize such exercises, victims are praising the DCE, Nana Asare Bediako, for taking a bold step to addressing perennial flooding in the area.<\/p>\n
The sound of an excavator rumbled as the District Chief Executive, Nana Asare Bediako, led a team from the assembly to supervise the demolition exercise.<\/p>\n
Two structures had been pulled down at the time Nhyira News arrived at the scene, with many others on the list.<\/p>\n
Residents were forced out of their homes two weeks ago, after their houses went under water following days of uninterrupted rain.<\/p>\n
A cosmetic products dealer recounted how divine intervention saved her family from drowning, having lost 3,000 cedis cash, being a bank loan she had contracted.<\/p>\n
Authorities say houses constructed here, including a fuel station under construction have no valid permits.<\/p>\n
In a sharp contrast to normal resistance by victims to such exercise, residents here support the action of the assembly, though some say they have nowhere to go to.<\/p>\n
One of the victims, Mr. Boadi\u00a0claimed\u00a0to have a permit on his building but he could not produce it when asked to do so.<\/p>\n
Now his worry is where to keep his family of five, at least, temporarily.<\/p>\n
But DCE, Nana Asare Bediako, told Nhyira News the action is meant to save life and property.<\/p>\n
He hinted similar tough measures will be undertaken elsewhere\u00a0and no compensation will be given to victims, whom he accused of destroying water bodies in the area.<\/p>\n
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