La Pleasure Beach Mgt. Fights ‘Forceful’ Takeover

The management of La Pleasure Beach Resort has vehemently opposed the potential demolition of structures at the beachfront, urging President John Mahama to step in. Beach Management Committee members and stakeholders revealed that bar owners were informed of the planned demolition around a month ago, following Labadi Beach Hotel's claims of ownership.

The management questioned this assertion, stating that La Pleasure Beach Resort has been in operation since 1960, earlier than Labadi Beach Hotel. They highlighted that the hotel's fence wall was even extended to its current boundary as a gesture of goodwill by the Chiefs of La. The committee dismissed Labadi Beach Hotel's claims of acquiring the beachfront through Executive Instrument (E.I.)

10 of 1967, as the Trade Fair acquisition does not include La beachfront. They further alleged that National Security is unaware of the intended demolition. The management warned that a forceful takeover would have severe economic consequences, as La Pleasure Beach provides employment to over 500 workers and livelihoods for thousands of residents.

Concerns were raised about Richard Jakpa, Director of Special Operations at the National Security Council Secretariat, allegedly abusing his position to demolish beach clubs near Labadi Beach Hotel. While Labadi Beach Hotel initiated legal proceedings against Polo Beach Club over a disputed piece of land, it is suggested that the hotel and Jakpa have a connection, leading to the alleged demolition of Polo Beach Club without proper legal processes.