La Traditional Council demands SSNIT documents over Pleasure Beach land claim

The La Traditional Council, represented by Nii Adjei Koofeh IV, is demanding documents from the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) regarding a dispute over land at La Pleasure Beach. Nii Adjei Koofeh IV argued that certain areas of the disputed land are not included in the acquisition documents currently held by the La Traditional Council.

He emphasized that before any redevelopment of the beach, the ownership issue must be thoroughly investigated. The council's president stressed that a committee examining the dispute should review all relevant land documents and require each party to substantiate its claims with valid documents. Nii Adjei Koofeh IV pointed out that in 1967, the government made an acquisition, with the southern portion of the land being claimed by SSNIT for hotel and beach development purposes.

He contended that the Traditional Council's position is based on documents in its possession, which it believes show that some beach portions affected by redevelopment do not fall within the acquisition. The council's control over the beach is supported by the rent collected from businesses operating there over the years. Additionally, Nii Adjei Koofeh IV mentioned the Labadi Beach Hotel's lease agreement with the Traditional Council, which pays rent for the portion of the beach it uses.

According to him, the hotel sought a 20-year lease in 2022. The council also has records of 85 vendors operating at the beach who pay rent to the council, further reinforcing their claim to the land.