SSNIT says La Beach clearance was to protect hotel investments, beaches to remain public
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has explained its decision to seek the removal of structures and unauthorised occupants from the beachfront adjoining the Labadi Beach Hotel and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The clarification follows a demolition exercise on Friday, October 2, which affected several structures and businesses along the […]
The SSNIT has clarified its actions in removing structures and unauthorised occupants from the beachfront adjoining the La Beach area of Accra, stating that the decision was made to protect hotel investments and ensure the continued sustainability of returns for contributors and pensioners under the Basic National Social Security Scheme.
SSNIT emphasized that the Labadi Beach Hotel and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel are significant national hospitality and tourism assets, and the Trust has a fiduciary responsibility to safeguard these investments. The removal of structures was not part of a flood mitigation exercise, but rather a response to concerns about safety, security, environmental degradation, and potential reputational damage to the hotels and Ghana’s tourism industry.
Brief written by urgent.news from MyJoyOnline Ghana's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
