{
  "id": 11636526,
  "title": "Bawumia pledges to rebuild La Beach economy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/bawumia-pledges-to-rebuild-la-beach-economy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T08:00:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/bawumia-pledges-to-rebuild-la-beach-economy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President and leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has committed to rebuilding the La Beach economy. He emphasized the beach's significance to Ghana, both socially, economically, and culturally, and the impact of its demolition. He described the loss of movable assets as \"sad\" and surprising, as they could have been easily removed. Bawumia highlighted the beach's role in hosting international events and activities under the previous NPP administration, including those part of the Year of Return. His administration plans to revitalize the beach economy, issue leases to businesses, and redesign the area to meet required standards. This redevelopment will include both large and small businesses, ensuring the beach ecosystem remains intact. Bawumia also pledged to work with Labadi Beach Hotel owners and resolve outstanding issues with Laboma Beach operators to align their operations with legal requirements. Additionally, measures will be taken to address environmental challenges, such as flooding, in the lagoon area, all with the goal of preserving and enhancing the livelihoods supported by the beach economy.",
  "summary": "Former Vice president and flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to rebuild the business and tourism ecosystem at La Pleasure Beach following its demolition. Dr Bawumia said the beach was socially, economically and culturally significant to Ghana and had over the years become a major tourism destination and […] The post Bawumia pledges to rebuild La Beach…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "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": "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."
}