La Beach demolition… Business owners, patrons on rampage after operation

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) confirmed its role in the demolition of the La Pleasure Beach Resort on Friday, October 2nd, 2026, sparking controversy and criticism. The Trust requested the assistance of the National Security Council Secretariat to protect its investments in the affected properties. The two hotels, Labadi Beach Hotel and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, had seen persistent unlawful occupation, encroachment, and unauthorized activities near their beachfront.

SSNIT emphasized that the safety, security, and reputation of the hotels, which constitute significant national hospitality and tourism assets, were at risk due to the encroachment. The Trust assured the public that the beaches would be cleaned and restored to a safe and desirable state, remaining open to the public. The incident drew widespread anger from locals, with the Member of Parliament for La Dadekotopon Constituency, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, expressing her disappointment over the destruction of investments in her constituency.

Some attributed the demolition to the government's task force for Flood Mitigation Action, but Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Xoese Dogbe clarified that the Anti-Flood team had no involvement in the exercise, emphasizing the need for reclaiming the beachfront to address sanitation issues and security risks. The Polo Beach Club, owned by Kwaw Worsemao Blay, the son of former NPP National Chairman Freddie Blay, was also affected by the demolition.