The Krowor Municipal Assembly has demolished a shrine that was reportedly authorised by some revered traditional authorities in Nungua.
The structure had been erected in the middle of the Coastal Road, which also serves as a waterway.
According to the Assembly, despite prior engagements with the traditional leaders, they received reports that construction was continuing—an act seen as defiance of the Assembly’s directives.
This prompted a swift demolition exercise on Monday morning, although it was met with some resistance from a few individuals.
Speaking to journalists in Accra on Monday, May 19, the Municipal Chief Executive, Paul Afotey Quaye, issued a stern warning against building on waterways.
He emphasised that such actions contribute to flooding and will not be tolerated, adding that any illegal structures will be pulled down.
“The rains are coming. We cannot allow structures that are built in waterways to stand, and let me also seize this golden opportunity to sound a caution to all members of our society who are building areas without permits, who are building waterways, to desist because the long arms of the assembly and the law will reach them.
“We cannot allow the selfish interests of a few people to override those of the community. That will completely bring down His Excellency, the President’s agenda to reset the country. Like I indicated before, it cannot be business as usual.
“So this activity is not an attack on our traditional authorities. I had said earlier that the state and the traditional authority are the twin pillars upon which the survival of our community is built,” Quaye said.
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