A joint task force comprising the Greater Accra Regional Security Council, the Forestry Commission, and the Tema West Municipal Assembly has commenced a three-day demolition exercise at the Golf Course area of the Sakumo Ramsar Site.
The operation is targeting illegal structures that have been erected within the protected wetland, which authorities say has come under increasing pressure from encroachment over the years.
Speaking in an interview, the Forestry Commission’s Manager in charge of Stakeholder Relations, Joseph Binlinla, said the exercise forms part of broader efforts to curb persistent flooding and preserve the ecological integrity of the site. He cautioned that anyone who attempts to rebuild or erect new structures after the demolition will face legal action.
Meanwhile, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, disclosed that a dedicated monitoring team has been deployed to the area to ensure strict enforcement and prevent any further encroachment.
Also speaking, the Head of Works at the Tema West Municipal Assembly, Engineer Ben Debrah, made it clear that no building permits have been issued for any development within the Ramsar zone. He stressed that the area remains a protected “no-go” zone and must be treated as such.
Authorities are urging the public to comply with regulations as efforts continue to safeguard the wetland and reduce the risk of flooding in surrounding communities.
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