Greater Accra Regional Minister — government official overseeing demolition of structures blocking waterways, sanitation, and infrastructure in Accra following June floods.
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The 48 Engineer Regiment is leading a demolition exercise at the Laboma Beach Resort after a 21-day deadline granted by the Greater Accra Regional Minister elapsed. …
48 Regiment Engineers leads demolition exercise at Laboma Beach resortJoy Online
… He said the Greater Accra Regional Minister had visited the area earlier in the morning and indicated that the section being demolished was not the portion initially identified. …
Laboma demolition: Laboma Director calls for halt, says over 3,000 workers at riskThe Ghanaian Times
… In a speech read on behalf of the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Obengwaa Ocloo at the launch, he reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving the welfare, professional development and working conditions of teachers, …
2026 Teacher Prize launchedJoy Online
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has disclosed that authorities have quietly begun demolishing structures obstructing drains and waterways across the region as part of efforts to prevent flooding. …
No structure on waterways will be spared – Greater Accra Regional Minister warnsJoy Online
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has attributed Accra’s recurring flooding largely to weak enforcement of planning and environmental regulations, arguing that the impact of recent floods could have been significantly reduced if earlier interventions had been …
Henry Quartey blames weak enforcement for worsening Accra floodsDaily Guide
… I made these observations and predictions in numerous media interviews during my tenure as Greater Accra Regional Minister, explaining the rationale behind these difficult but necessary actions. …
How We Addressed Perrenial FloodingThe Ghanaian Times
The Adentan High Court 2 has fixed July 7, 2026, to deliver its ruling in contempt proceedings against the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mrs Linda Ohenewaa Akweley Ocloo, over allegations that she breached a court order restraining development on a disputed parcel of land at t …
Court to rule on contempt case against Regional Minister July 7Business & Financial Times
… The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, who launched the ‘BIG 26’ at the event, commended the KoKMA for showing leadership and leveraging internal resources for redevelopment. …
Korle-Klottey Municipality IGF surges 72% to GH₵40mJoy Online
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, has assured that government will provide full support for Ghanaian nationals who have been repatriated from Côte d’Ivoire following demolition exercises that displaced several residents. …
Returnees from Côte d’Ivoire to receive full support from government – Linda OclooJoy Online
… He noted that public opposition to the demolition of structures at Ramsar and protected waterway sites had, in many cases, complicated attempts by authorities to enforce planning regulations aimed at reducing flood risk. “When the Greater Accra Regional Minister and her team went …
“Let’s not be like the vulture” – Mahama insists on strict policy implementation over Accra floodsThe 48 Engineer Regiment is conducting a demolition exercise at Laboma Beach Resort following a 21-day deadline from the Greater Accra Regional Minister, as part of the government's Post-Flood Mitigating Task Force to clear structures obstructing waterways and reduce flooding in Accra after June floods.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 48 Engineer Regiment is conducting a demolition exercise at Laboma Beach Resort following a 21-day deadline from the Greater Accra Regional Minister, as part of the government's Post-Flood Mitigating Task Force to clear structures obstructing waterways and reduce flooding in Accra after June floods.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Director of Laboma, Daniel M. K. Okpoti, has appealed to the government to stop the ongoing demolition at Laboma Beach, citing concerns over the impact on businesses and workers. He claims the demolition threatens over 3,000 jobs and the livelihoods of people who have invested in businesses at the location.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Teaching Council launched the 2026 Ghana Teacher Prize in Accra, themed "Empowering Teachers, Architects of the Future," to honour outstanding pre-tertiary teachers for their dedication and contribution to education. The Education Minister reaffirmed government commitment to improving teacher welfare, citing measures including placing over 30,000 diploma-to-degree teachers on appropriate salary scales and working toward a 20 per cent rural housing allowance.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Greater Accra Regional Minister says authorities have begun quietly demolishing structures obstructing drains and waterways to prevent flooding, with the military tasked to support the effort. The demolitions are part of a nationwide clean-up exercise scheduled for July 10–11.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Henry Quartey attributed Accra's recurring flooding to weak enforcement of planning and environmental regulations, arguing that while flooding cannot be entirely prevented, its effects could be minimised through effective drainage infrastructure and strict enforcement of development regulations. He noted that unauthorised developments and human activities have obstructed natural watercourses carrying runoff from the Akuapem Hills through communities like Abokobi, Haatso and Achimota before discharging into the Odaw River and Korle Lagoon.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Communities along a corridor from Airport Residential Area through Awudome experienced a significant reduction in flooding after onion traders were relocated from Agbogbloshie to Adjen Kotoku and Dominase. The article notes that enforcement of the relocation was later relaxed following a change in government, allowing traders to gradually return to Agbogbloshie.
1 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Adentan High Court 2 has scheduled July 7, 2026, to deliver its ruling in contempt proceedings against the Greater Accra Regional Minister over allegations she breached a court order restraining development on disputed land at Dodowa Forest. The minister's counsel did not appear when the matter was called on Wednesday, and the applicant's counsel alleged the minister was aware of the injunction but directed work on the site to continue anyway.
29 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Korle-Klottey Municipal Assembly's internally generated revenue jumped 72 percent from GH₵25.3 million in 2024 to GH₵40 million by end of 2025, enabling infrastructure projects including the construction of 6,000-trader capacity markets and attracting private investors for market redevelopment.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The Greater Accra Regional Minister says government will provide full support for Ghanaian nationals repatriated from Côte d'Ivoire following demolition exercises that displaced residents, assisting them to reintegrate and rebuild their livelihoods.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has called on Ghanaians to abandon short-term complacency and adopt disciplined, forward-looking approaches to address recurring flooding in Accra, warning against a cyclical pattern of neglect after rainy seasons end.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Governance expert Prof. Baffour Agyemang-Duah has raised concerns about the increasing number of awards being presented to public officials by private organisations, arguing that democratic accountability and electoral judgment, rather than award schemes without transparent criteria, should be the true measure of their performance.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo says she was not surprised by receiving a Best Regional Minister Award, describing it as recognition of her work on sanitation, chieftaincy disputes, street lighting, and boundary issues in the region.
9 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has distributed GH₵106,000 in cash support to 106 victims of a recent fire at the Accra Central Police Barracks Trading Area in Tudu, with each victim receiving GH₵1,000. The Mayor said the support was intended to help victims meet urgent needs as they recover from the disaster, though he acknowledged the amount could not fully compensate for losses suffered.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has called on the Greater Accra Regional Minister to shut down or relocate the livestock market operating near the National Mosque, citing concerns over sanitation, congestion, and the city's image. Committee Vice Chairman Davis Opoku Ansah said the trade in cattle, goats, and camels has expanded significantly and requires urgent intervention to prevent environmental deterioration in central Accra.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →