{
  "id": 7305845,
  "title": "Titus Glover questions Laboma Beach demolition, proposes widening Kpeshie Lagoon outlet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/titus-glover-questions-laboma-beach-demolition-proposes-widening",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T11:12:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/titus-glover-questions-laboma-beach-demolition-proposes-widening-kpeshie-lagoon-outlet/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Deputy Transport Minister and Tema East Member of Parliament, Titus Nii Kwartei Glover, has raised concerns over the demolition of structures at Laboma Beach. He believes a technical solution should have been explored to address flooding issues in the area, rather than destroying businesses that have created jobs and made significant investments. Speaking to the media, Mr Glover questioned why structures built in waterways were removed, emphasizing that he would support the government's decision to pull down buildings obstructing water flow. He suggested that if the existing bridge or opening at the point where Kpeshie Lagoon enters the sea was too small, it could be widened to improve water flow and alleviate flooding concerns. Mr Glover highlighted the economic impact of demolishing businesses and stressed the importance of protecting the private sector while addressing environmental and flooding issues. He called for the situation to be reviewed to determine whether improving the lagoon's outlet could offer a more sustainable solution. The demolitions follow a 21-day ultimatum issued on August 7 by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council, directing occupants of the protected buffer zone of Kpeshie Lagoon to vacate the area. Authorities claim this is part of efforts to reclaim waterways, remove unauthorized structures, and address flooding in the Greater Accra Region.",
  "summary": "Former Deputy Transport Minister and Tema East Member of Parliament, Titus Nii Kwartei Glover, has questioned the demolition of structures at Laboma Beach, arguing that a technical solution should have been considered to address flooding in the area.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "Flood control measures: Kpeshie Lagoon buffer zone cleared • Over 20 structures demolished at Laboma",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/flood-control-measures-kpeshie-lagoon-buffer-zone-cleared-over-20",
        "published": "2026-09-14T08:54:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "‘Who approved Laboma structures?’ – Victoria Bright calls for review of permitting system",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/who-approved-laboma-structures-victoria-bright-calls-for-review-of",
        "published": "2026-09-14T11:40:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Titus Glover questions Laboma Beach demolition, proposes widening Kpeshie Lagoon outlet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/titus-glover-questions-laboma-beach-demolition-proposes-widening-7316804",
        "published": "2026-09-14T12:23:40.000Z"
      }
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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."
}