Demolition begins at Laboma Beach after a 21-day eviction ultimatum
A demolition exercise is underway at Laboma Beach in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality as authorities begin removing structures occupying the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon.
Demolition activities are currently in progress at Laboma Beach, located in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality. The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) issued a 21-day eviction ultimatum on August 7, mandating the removal of structures that occupy the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon. As a result, numerous buildings in the Laboma enclave, including the well-known Pink Flamingo lounge, are set to be demolished.
This action is part of a larger initiative to reclaim waterways and address flooding issues plaguing various parts of the Greater Accra Region. Authorities have pointed to excessive siltation in the Kpeshie Lagoon and the proliferation of unauthorized developments within its buffer zone as significant concerns. Regional Minister Linda Ocloo confirmed that the government would proceed with demolishing any structures that residents failed to vacate in response to the eviction notice.
She also revealed that some developers had been previously warned against further construction but proceeded nonetheless, raising questions about the validity of their permits. The ongoing demolition is a crucial component of a broader campaign by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council and other state agencies to restore the Kpeshie Lagoon's protected buffer zone and enhance flood resilience across the region.
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