{
  "id": 17080883,
  "title": "Coalition demands compensation for Laboma, La Pleasure Beach demolition victims",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/coalition-demands-compensation-for-laboma-la-pleasure-beach",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-29T14:57:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghana Business News",
    "slug": "ghana-business-news",
    "url": "https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2026/10/29/coalition-demands-compensation-for-laboma-la-pleasure-beach-demolition-victims/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Coalition of La Associations (COLA) is calling for fair compensation for those affected by demolition exercises at Laboma Beach Resort and La Pleasure Beach. The coalition warns that affected individuals and businesses must not be left without support amidst development. COLA has also requested an independent review of the demolitions, meaningful consultation with stakeholders, and a temporary halt to non-emergency demolitions along the La coastline until community concerns are addressed. The coalition expressed concerns over the destruction of businesses, loss of investments, and disruption of livelihoods following the demolitions. Many structures at Laboma Beach Resort were demolished on September 13, 2026, as part of flood mitigation efforts, while another demolition occurred at La Pleasure Beach on October 2, 2026, affecting numerous businesses. COLA stressed that development and environmental protection should not be treated as competing interests, emphasizing the need for interventions that protect both the environment and the livelihoods of affected communities.",
  "summary": "The Coalition of La Associations (COLA) is demanding fair compensation for businesses and individuals affected by the demolition exercises at Laboma Beach Resort and La Pleasure Beach, warning that affected families must not be abandoned in the name of development. The post Coalition demands compensation for Laboma, La Pleasure Beach demolition victims appeared first on Ghana Business News .",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}