La Community vows to challenge La Pleasure Beach Redevelopment in court

The La Community has vowed to contest any La Pleasure Beach redevelopment without its consent, asserting that the contested land rightfully belongs to the people of La. This stance arose following the demolition of structures at La Beach in Accra, impacting amenities like La Pleasure Beach and the Polo Beach Club, which are near Labadi Beach Hotel.

The demolition was overseen by personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces’ 48 Engineer Regiment and the Ghana Police Service. Migrants and business operators in the neighborhood were instructed to vacate their premises during the operation. The community's lawyer, Nsiah Akuetteh, stated during a press conference that legal proceedings had already commenced due to what he termed as unauthorized possession of the land.

Akuetteh accused the resort's management of proceeding with the demolition without consulting the community and cautioned that any investor attempting to develop the property without resolving the dispute might also face legal action. He emphasized that monetary resources or security personnel cannot replace genuine land ownership.

Akuetteh clarified that the community is receptive to development ideas but insists that any plans must commence with dialogue and consensus with the land ownership claimants. He urged the resort's management to engage with the community and address the concerns of traders and other affected individuals to avert additional strife.

Akuetteh further stated that the community would thoroughly evaluate any investment proposals and would not permit development that contradicts its land ownership assertions or the residents' livelihoods.