{
  "id": 7100112,
  "title": "Laboma demolition: Laboma Director calls for halt, says over 3,000 workers at risk",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/laboma-demolition-laboma-director-calls-for-halt-says-over-3-000",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T11:26:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/laboma-demolition-laboma-director-calls-for-halt-says-over-3000-workers-at-risk/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The director of Laboma Beach, Daniel M. K. Okpoti, has called for an immediate halt to the ongoing demolition, citing the severe impact on businesses, investors, and the 3,000+ workers employed in the area. Okpoti described the demolition as \"really disturbing\" and expressed disappointment over the loss of livelihoods for those who have invested heavily in the location. He argued that the businesses at Laboma Beach have generated employment opportunities for thousands of people, a crucial factor in the daily income of many residents. Okpoti urged the government to reconsider the demolition and find a solution that balances environmental concerns with the preservation of businesses, investments, and jobs. The demolition, which began following a 21-day ultimatum issued by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council, aims to reclaim waterways, remove unauthorized structures, and address flooding issues in the Greater Accra Region. However, Okpoti questioned the extent of the demolition, noting that it had expanded beyond the initially identified area and suggested alternative solutions such as raising the low bridge instead of demolishing businesses.",
  "summary": "The Director of Laboma, Daniel M. K. Okpoti, has appealed to the government to halt the ongoing demolition exercise at Laboma Beach, expressing concern over the impact of the exercise on businesses, investors and workers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Laboma Beach director Daniel M. K. Okpoti calls for demolition halt",
    "Over 3,000 workers at risk due to ongoing demolition",
    "Government urged to reconsider balance between environment and jobs"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/7100112.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Demolition begins at Laboma Beach after a 21-day eviction ultimatum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/demolition-begins-at-laboma-beach-after-a-21-day-eviction-ultimatum",
        "published": "2026-09-13T09:56:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Videos: Laboma Beach demolition underway following REGSEC notice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/videos-laboma-beach-demolition-underway-following-regsec-notice",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:28:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Laboma demolition: Residents fear loss of livelihoods, jobs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/laboma-demolition-residents-fear-loss-of-livelihoods-jobs",
        "published": "2026-09-13T11:58:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}