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The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) office in Sekondi–Takoradi has identified 88 buildings across the metropolis that could be demolished due to safety concerns.
The decision follows a structural integrity and risk assessment exercise conducted by the Metropolitan NADMO office, which uncovered serious defects in several residential, commercial and institutional properties.
According to the assessment, many of the affected buildings showed signs of structural deterioration, including cracked walls, exposed reinforcement bars, weakened roofing systems, damaged doors and windows, and unstable building components. Some of the structures were also abandoned or considered unsafe for habitation.
The affected properties include homes, schools, recreational centres and commercial facilities, with some still occupied by caretakers, squatters and owners despite their poor condition.
Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Director of NADMO, Abubakar Kamal, disclosed that the 88 structures had been classified as unsafe and could either be demolished or subjected to remedial work.
He explained that notices had already been served on some identified property owners in accordance with provisions under the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) and the National Disaster Management Organisation Act, 2016 (Act 927).
Alhaji Kamal noted that identifying some property owners had proven difficult, but authorities were continuing efforts to ensure compliance.
He further explained that while certain buildings require technical integrity tests to determine their actual condition, others visibly pose immediate threats to life and property due to severe deterioration.
According to him, buildings confirmed to be unsafe would be demolished, while those deemed repairable would require owners to carry out renovation works within a specified period.
The NADMO Director stressed that the Assembly has legal authority under the Local Governance Act to regulate physical development and protect public safety, while the NADMO Act empowers the organisation to coordinate disaster prevention and risk reduction measures.
He warned that owners who fail to undertake repairs within the one-month notice period issued by the Assembly could face enforcement action, including demolition of the structures at the owners’ expense.
Alhaji Kamal also urged property owners across the metropolis to pay closer attention to the condition of their buildings to avoid future sanctions and public safety risks.
