Bawumia Condemns La Pleasure Beach Demolition, Pledges To Rebuild Beach Economy

New Patriotic Party (NPP) leader and former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has strongly criticized the demolition of La Pleasure Beach, labeling it as senseless and inexplicable. In a statement released in Kumasi on October 3, 2026, Bawumia emphasized the beach's significance as socially, economically, culturally, and internationally important.

He highlighted that La Pleasure Beach has become the most popular beach resort in Ghana and serves as a vital source of income for thousands of people, particularly the youth. The beach is also a crucial aspect of the nation and holds immense importance for the residents of La.

Bawumia expressed his disappointment over the destruction of the beach, particularly the loss of movable assets that could have been easily removed. He vowed to restore La Pleasure Beach as a major tourist and economic destination, committing to the well-being of the local businesses. To achieve this, he proposed a five-point plan aimed at revitalizing the beach economy.

These steps include rebuilding the beach economy, issuing individual leases to businesses, redesigning the space to meet necessary standards, and assisting operators in running their enterprises.

Furthermore, Bawumia pledged to secure the area for existing establishments like the Labadi Beach Hotel, allowing them to coexist with smaller businesses. He also aimed to engage the owners of LABOMA beach to resolve any issues and guide them towards compliance with the law. Additionally, he intended to work on resolving the lagoon's challenges related to flooding and environmental concerns, ultimately aiming to safeguard the thousands of jobs supported by the beach economy.