Greater Accra REGSEC has begun a demolition exercise at Sakumo Ramsar site
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has launched a demolition exercise targeting illegal structures in the Tema Metropolis, Sakumono, Klagon, and surrounding areas.
The operation, which began on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, is part of a broader government initiative to reclaim encroached lands and mitigate the impact of perennial flooding across the capital.
The exercise is expected to extend to other flood-prone zones, including the Madina La-Nkwantanang and Adentan municipalities.
Addressing newly appointed Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) at a regional meeting held on Monday, May 26, 2025, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, emphasised that illegal developments have significantly contributed to the region’s persistent flooding.
The enforcement follows a recent inspection tour by President John Dramani Mahama, who visited several Ramsar sites and flood-prone areas in Accra.
During the tour, President John Dramani Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing encroachments on protected lands and waterways as a critical step toward safeguarding the environment and ensuring public safety.
Watch the video below:
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.
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