Titus-Glover accuses NDC government of unfair treatment of Ga people over demolitions

Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, National Organiser for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for targeting Ga communities through demolition exercises in Greater Accra Region. He urged President John Dramani Mahama to intervene on behalf of the affected residents. Mr. Titus-Glover highlighted that the demolitions at La Pleasure Beach, Laboma Beach, and Osu had left many Ga people without their livelihoods and raised concerns about the treatment of the Ga-Dangme people.

He called on traditional authorities, including the Ga Mantse and Teshie and La traditional councils, to speak out against the ongoing destruction of properties and businesses. Titus-Glover questioned why Ga communities seemed to be the only ones affected by demolition exercises whenever the NDC was in power, stating that it did not happen in any other region.

He demanded that the government recognize the political support it receives from Greater Accra and ensure fair treatment for Ga residents. The NPP National Organiser cited specific instances of demolitions at Osu, Laboma Beach, and La Pleasure Beach as examples of the alleged pattern. He argued that the destruction of businesses and structures at the beaches jeopardizes the economic stability of affected families, particularly those who rely on fishing and farming as traditional livelihoods.

Mr. Titus-Glover appealed to President Mahama to reconsider the government's approach and allow affected traders to return to the sites. The remarks came after a demonstration by residents of La against the demolitions at La Pleasure Beach, organized by the Ga-Dangme Progressive Front, demanding government intervention and support for traders and workers who lost their livelihoods.