Committee to decide compensation for La Pleasure Beach demolition victims - MP Sowah

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), the La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), traditional authorities, the management of affected beaches, and the local MP, Naa Odoley Sowah, are set to form a committee by the beginning of next week. The purpose of this committee is to determine the appropriate compensation for those whose businesses and properties were impacted by the recent demolition at La Pleasure Beach in Accra.

Sowah, who also serves as the Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, disclosed this during a parliamentary committee meeting on local government and decentralisation on Tuesday, 6th October 2026.

SSNIT officials have met the committee to discuss the demolition of beach facilities and associated flood mitigation efforts. However, Sowah has not yet specified the type or amount of compensation that will be provided, stating that the committee will discuss and decide on this matter. The committee will also consider the needs of individuals who may need to be relocated, as well as those who require financial compensation.

It's important to note that the La Pleasure Beach demolition is a distinct issue from that of Laboma Beach, which will be managed under a separate arrangement. During the meeting, LaDMA's Chief Executive, Mr Alfredos Nii Anyetei, explained that the Laboma demolition was carried out to address flooding and restore an ecological site.

He noted that the assembly was not consulted about the demolition, but was given a meeting to show where the exercise would take place. He also expressed his unawareness that the MP had been specifically informed about the Laboma demolition.