Tourism Minister calls for demolition of illegal structures around Forts, Castles
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie, has called for the removal of unauthorised structures encroaching on Ghana’s forts and castles. She said the growing encroachment threatens the beauty, integrity and long-term preservation of the country’s heritage sites. Speaking at a symposium on the Korea-Ghana Heritage Project in Accra, Ms Gomashie stressed the […]
Ghana's Tourism Minister, Dzifa Gomashie, has urged the removal of unauthorized structures encroaching upon the nation's forts and castles. She argued that this encroachment jeopardizes the aesthetic appeal, structural integrity, and long-term conservation of the country's heritage sites. At a symposium on the Korea-Ghana Heritage Project in Accra, Gomashie emphasized the necessity for enhanced collaboration with communities residing near these historical landmarks.
According to her, engaging residents in dialogues regarding the significance of these sites would foster their backing for initiatives aimed at dismantling illicit constructions. Gomashie lamented the extent of encroachment around certain heritage sites, stating that it demands immediate action. "If I show you pictures of the encroachment on the buffer for the forts and castles, you will join me in doing Aluta," she asserted.
Gomashie underscored that safeguarding Ghana's cultural heritage necessitates a collective effort beyond governmental initiatives. She advocated for stronger partnerships among government bodies, traditional leaders, local populations, and other relevant parties to safeguard the nation's historic sites for posterity. The Ghana government recently reopened the Ussher and James forts and instituted stringent new regulations.
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