La Dadekotopon NDC, MP demand answers over demolition of La Pleasure Beach

Recent statements from members of Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC) in La Dadekotopon, Greater Accra Region, have raised questions about the demolition of structures at La Pleasure Beach. Constituency Member of Parliament Rita Naa Odoley Sowah addressed a press conference to reveal that neither the party nor local government authorities had been notified of the exercise.

Sowah asserted that the demolition, carried out by the Labadi Beach Hotel, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), and National Security, resulted in the destruction of businesses and personal properties. She emphasized the need for advance notice to enable affected parties to remove their belongings.

Sowah dismissed claims that the demolition was part of the government's anti-flooding program, stating that consultations with officials from the program had revealed that La Pleasure Beach was not listed as a flood-prone site. She called on affected business owners and residents to engage with constituency leadership while the matter was being investigated.

She also announced plans for a stakeholder meeting, to be held the following week, to bring together traditional authorities, the Municipal Chief Executive, constituency representatives and other relevant parties to discuss the circumstances surrounding the demolition. Sowah assured those impacted that further information would be provided after the meeting.