‘Who approved Laboma structures?’ – Victoria Bright calls for review of permitting system
Private legal practitioner Victoria Bright has questioned the permitting processes that allowed structures to be erected at Laboma Beach, saying the demolition should prompt a review of institutional weaknesses.
Victoria Bright, a private legal practitioner, has called for a review of the permitting system after structures were demolished at Laboma Beach. The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) gave a 21-day ultimatum on August 7 for occupants of the Kpeshie Lagoon’s protected buffer zone to leave. Bright questioned on Joy News AM Show on September 14 whether the demolished structures were illegal and, if not, which institutions authorized their construction.
She emphasized the need for authorities to investigate the permitting process, noting that it raises concerns about Ghana’s institutions and their role in regulating development. Despite acknowledging the necessity to address issues that could exacerbate flooding and endanger lives, Bright stressed that those without proper authorization must bear responsibility, while validly permitted structures should prompt questions about how the approvals were granted.
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