The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) is set to resume the demolition of unauthorized structures on protected Ramsar sites in Sakumono, Klagon, and Tema today, July 22, 2025.
This latest phase of the operation follows recent flooding in the Tema West Municipality, which resulted in significant destruction of property.
Authorities have attributed part of the flooding to the encroachment on wetlands, particularly within the Sakumono Ramsar site, where buildings have been constructed on watercourses.
REGSEC, in collaboration with the National Security and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has already demolished several illegal structures in the area.
The affected buildings were located within designated wetland zones, which serve as natural flood control systems.
The ongoing demolitions are part of efforts to prevent future disasters and restore the integrity of the Ramsar sites.
Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, is expected to lead a team of security officials to continue the operation this morning.
Source: myghanadaily
