A joint demolition exercise by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the Tema West Municipal Assembly has commenced today, Tuesday, May 5, targeting unauthorised structures within the Golf Course section of the Sakumo Ramsar Site.
The three-day operation forms part of renewed efforts by authorities to restore the natural flow of waterways in the area and reduce the persistent risk of flooding, particularly as the rainy season approaches.
Officials indicate that illegal constructions on critical waterways have significantly obstructed drainage channels, worsening flooding in surrounding communities.
According to authorities, the exercise is not a sudden intervention but a continuation of sustained enforcement actions undertaken over the years to protect the ecologically sensitive Ramsar site.
Despite repeated warnings, notices, and previous demolitions, encroachment on the land has persisted, prompting the need for a more coordinated and decisive response.
The Sakumo Ramsar Site, internationally recognised for its ecological importance, has long been under threat from human activities, particularly unregulated construction.
Authorities have expressed concern that continued disregard for planning regulations not only endangers the environment but also puts lives and property at risk due to flooding.
Security personnel are expected to be deployed throughout the exercise to maintain order, while affected property owners have been urged to cooperate with officials to avoid confrontations.
Source: citinews
