{
  "id": 11650160,
  "title": "Bawumia condemns demolition of La Pleasure Beach, pledges to rebuild beach economy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/bawumia-condemns-demolition-of-la-pleasure-beach-pledges-to-rebuild",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T08:49:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/bawumia-condemns-demolition-of-la-pleasure-beach-pledges-to-rebuild-beach-economy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), expressed his disappointment over the demolition of La Pleasure Beach in Accra. He declared that the beach, considered socially, economically, culturally, and internationally significant, has been destroyed in a strange manner. The demolition, which took place on Friday, October 2, affected several structures and businesses, including La Pleasure Beach and Polo Beach Club. Dr Bawumia emphasized that the beach is a vital source of livelihood for thousands, particularly the youth, and is crucial to the nation, especially for residents of La. During the NPP government's time, it played a key role during the Year of Return and related activities, which put Ghana on the global map. The former Vice President pledged to rebuild the area into a major tourist and economic hub if he wins the upcoming election, promising to save and improve the thousands of jobs supported by the beach economy.",
  "summary": "New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has condemned the demolition of La Pleasure Beach in Accra, saying it is painful and surprising that even movable assets the owners could easily have removed were destroyed. In a press release issued on Saturday, October 3, 2026, he said La Beach is socially, economically, culturally and […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "La Beach demolition: NPP will rebuild the beach economy and issue leases to each business - Bawumia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/la-beach-demolition-npp-will-rebuild-the-beach-economy-and-issue",
        "published": "2026-10-03T07:48:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}