{
  "id": 11635504,
  "title": "Bawumia condemns La Pleasure Beach demolition, questions destruction of movable assets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/bawumia-condemns-la-pleasure-beach-demolition-questions-destruction",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T07:47:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/bawumia-condemns-la-pleasure-beach-demolition-questions-destruction-of-movable-assets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has publicly expressed his disapproval of the demolition at La Pleasure Beach, raising concerns over the destruction of movable assets belonging to business operators. In a statement released on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Kumasi, the former Vice President described the beach as a crucial source of livelihood, particularly for the youth, and questioned the manner in which the demolition was executed. He lamented the wanton destruction of the beach, particularly the destruction of movable assets that could have been easily removed by the owners. The demolition exercise on Friday, October 2, affected several structures and businesses along La Beach, including La Pleasure Beach and Polo Beach Club. Dr Bawumia underscored the social, economic, and cultural significance of the beach, emphasizing that it supported thousands of people and had hosted numerous international events. He also pointed out its contribution to tourism, highlighting that it was one of the locations that supported the Year of Return and related activities during the NPP government's time in office. Beyond condemning the demolition, Dr Bawumia pledged to aid in the restoration of businesses and the transformation of the area into a significant tourism and economic hub. He stated, \"I am convinced that we must make La beach a major tourist and economic enclave and I pledge my commitment to the people of La especially the businesses at La beach to make that happen.\" His proposals include rehabilitating the beach economy, issuing individual business leases, and redesigning the space to meet appropriate standards while assisting operators in managing their businesses. \"We will rebuild the beach economy and issue leases to each business,\" he affirmed. Dr Bawumia also proposed arrangements that would enable the Labadi Beach Hotel and other operators to coexist with smaller businesses, which he deemed integral to the beach's economy. He further promised to engage Laboma Beach owners to address their concerns and ensure their operations comply with the law. Regarding environmental concerns, he indicated that work on the lagoon would be part of efforts to tackle flooding and related challenges. \"I am committed to saving the thousands of jobs that beach economy supports and to improving them,\" he added.",
  "summary": "Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has condemned the demolition at La Pleasure Beach, expressing concern that movable property belonging to business operators was destroyed when owners could have removed it.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "La Dadekotopon NDC, MP demand answers over demolition of La Pleasure Beach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/la-dadekotopon-ndc-mp-demand-answers-over-demolition-of-la-pleasure",
        "published": "2026-10-03T07:16:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Chronicle Ghana",
        "title": "Bawumia pledges to rebuild La Beach economy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/bawumia-pledges-to-rebuild-la-beach-economy",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:00:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "I’ll rebuild La Pleasure Beach and restore jobs – Bawumia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/ill-rebuild-la-pleasure-beach-and-restore-jobs-bawumia",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:50:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}