Central Region: Ghana Tourism Authority shuts down Fredumens Hotel at Moree Junction

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in the Central Region has temporarily halted operations at Fredumens Hotel located at Moree Junction in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District. This action occurred during an unannounced visit conducted on Monday, 17th August 2026, to various hotels and restaurants within the Moree community. The GTA revealed that Fredumens Hotel had been in operation for many years without a valid license and in violation of several tourism regulatory standards.

During the process, the hotel's CEO and the GTA's Regional Taskforce engaged in a heated exchange, resulting in the confiscation of the hotel's room keys and their transfer to the GTA's Regional Office in Cape Coast. The GTA's Regional Director, Charles Buabin, explained that this was the third time the taskforce has targeted Fredumens Hotel for closure.

However, this time, the confiscation of room keys serves as a stern reminder that the GTA is committed to enforcing regulations. Buabin also acknowledged Elmina Beach Hotel for promptly addressing its outstanding debts to the Ghana Tourism Authority. He issued a warning to operators of chop bars and restaurants, stating that the Authority will conduct further enforcement actions to shut down unauthorized facilities without licenses, particularly as the Oguaa Fetu Afahye approaches.