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The
Greater
Accra
Regional
Minister,
Titus
Glover,
has
announced
a
major
crackdown
on
illegal
structures
along
Laboma
Beach
and
the
Kpeshie
Lagoon,
two
of
the
region’s
most
popular
tourist
destinations.
This
decision
comes
amid
growing
concerns
about
the
environmental
impact
of
unchecked
human
activities
in
these
areas.
During
a
recent
visit,
with
the
Greater
Accra
Regional
Coordinating
Council
to
inspect
the
affected
sites,
Titus
Glover
could
not
conceal
his
frustration
over
the
long-standing
issue
of
encroachment.
“Over
time,
structures
have
been
erected
too
close
to
the
shoreline,
encroaching
on
the
natural
beach
area.
This
has
led
to
the
gradual
loss
of
access
to
the
beach
and
significant
damage
to
the
coastal
ecosystem,”
he
stated.
The
visit
also
saw
the
arrest
of
several
suspected
property
developers
accused
of
constructing
illegal
buildings
along
the
beachfront.
Contrary
to
claims
of
having
the
permission
of
traditional
authorities,
Nii
Adjei
Kwoofe
IV
a
Member
of
the
La
Traditional
Council
revealed
that
they
did
not
possess
any
such
authorization.
He
asserted,
“We
have
not
granted
any
permissions
for
such
developments.”
In
response
to
these
violations,
Mr
Glover
ordered
the
immediate
demolition
of
the
unauthorized
structures.
He
emphasized
the
importance
of
preserving
the
natural
beauty
and
ecological
balance
of
the
area.
“The
encroachment
issues
at
both
Laboma
Beach
and
Kpeshie
Lagoon
highlight
the
urgent
need
for
stronger
environmental
protection
measures
and
better
enforcement
of
existing
regulations.”
Titus
Glover
further
added
“We
will
provide
the
necessary
security
to
ensure
developers
do
not
resume
illegal
constructions.”
This
decisive
action
underscores
the
government’s
resolve
to
address
environmental
degradation
and
uphold
the
integrity
of
Ghana’s
coastal
areas.
By
taking
a
firm
stand
against
illegal
encroachments,
the
Greater
Accra
Regional
Minister
aims
to
restore
Laboma
Beach
and
the
Kpeshie
Lagoon
to
their
natural
states,
ensuring
they
remain
accessible
and
pristine
for
both
locals
and
foreign
tourists.