Greater Accra Regional Security Council

Greater Accra Regional Security Council — regional security and flood management authority overseeing enforcement operations and coordinating security readiness across Greater Accra.

2026-04-272026-11-06

News reports

Order a long-term news report on Greater Accra Regional Security Council

Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

September 2026
17 SeptJoy Online
… The Minister was speaking during a high-level training programme for the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and MMDCEs to build their capacity on the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168) in Accra. …
Mahama Ayariga urges MMDCEs to strengthen local security early warning systems
16 SeptJoy Online
… He made the remarks at a high-level security training programme in Accra for members of the Greater Accra Regional Security Council and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) on the National Security Act. …
Ghana risks losing international intelligence-sharing support over alleged security leaks — Muntaka
14 SeptJoy Online
… The demolition at Laboma Beach follows a 21-day ultimatum issued on August 7 by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC), directing occupants of the Kpeshie Lagoon’s protected buffer zone to vacate the area. …
‘Who approved Laboma structures?’ – Victoria Bright calls for review of permitting system
14 SeptJoy Online
… The demolition at Laboma Beach follows a 21-day ultimatum issued on August 7 by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC), directing occupants of the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon to vacate the area. …
Titus Glover questions Laboma Beach demolition, proposes widening Kpeshie Lagoon outlet
14 SeptDaily Guide
… It follows an August 7 directive by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) which gave occupants of the buffer zone a 21-day ultimatum to vacate. …
GARCC Ordered To Restore Kpeshie Lagoon After Demolition
13 SeptJoy Online
… The demolition at Laboma Beach follows a 21-day ultimatum issued on August 7 by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC), directing occupants of the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon to vacate the area. …
Laboma demolition: 48 Engineer Regiment denies claims of no prior notice
13 SeptJoy Online
… The development follows a 21-day ultimatum issued by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) on August 7, directing occupants within the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon to vacate the area. …
Business owners, residents pack up belongings amid demolition at Laboma
13 SeptJoy Online
… The demolition at Laboma Beach follows a 21-day ultimatum issued on August 7 by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC), directing occupants of the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon to vacate the area. …
Laboma demolition: Laboma Director calls for halt, says over 3,000 workers at risk
13 SeptJoy Online
… The exercise follows a 21-day ultimatum issued by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) on August 7, directing residents and businesses within the designated buffer zone to vacate the area. …
Demolition begins at Laboma Beach after a 21-day eviction ultimatum
7 SeptThe Chronicle
… The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ledzokuku, Israel Adjetey Otchwenmah, attributed the successful celebration to heightened security measures implemented by the Municipal Security Council and the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC). …
Teshie Marks Peaceful Homowo

Politics

Minister urges MMDCEs to strengthen local security early warning systems

The News

The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has charged MMDCEs to strengthen early warning systems and report emerging security threats before they escalate, noting that as heads of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Security Councils they are strategically positioned to identify potential threats and provide timely intelligence to regional and national security authorities. The directive comes during a training programme for the Greater Accra Regional Security Council and MMDCEs on the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168), which received presidential assent in March 2026 and provides a new legal framework for Ghana's security and intelligence architecture.

17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

Minister urges MMDCEs to strengthen local security early warning systems
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has charged MMDCEs to strengthen early warning systems and report emerging security threats before they escalate, noting that as heads of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Security Councils they are strategically positioned to identify potential threats and provide timely intelligence to regional and national security authorities. The directive comes during a training programme for the Greater Accra Regional Security Council and MMDCEs on the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2026 (Act 1168), which received presidential assent in March 2026 and provides a new legal framework for Ghana's security and intelligence architecture.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

Interior Minister warns of intelligence leaks' impact on international cooperation
Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak cautioned that misuse of sensitive security information by officials could undermine Ghana's intelligence operations and damage cooperation with international security partners. He called for greater responsibility among officials handling sensitive information and stronger collaboration between security agencies and local government authorities.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 14 September

Victoria Bright questions permit approvals for Laboma Beach structures
Private legal practitioner Victoria Bright has questioned the permitting processes that allowed structures to be erected at Laboma Beach following demolitions ordered by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council, calling for a review of institutional weaknesses. She said authorities must establish whether the demolished structures were illegal and, if not, which institutions approved them.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Glover questions Laboma Beach demolition, proposes lagoon outlet widening
Former Deputy Transport Minister Titus Glover has questioned the demolition of structures at Laboma Beach, arguing that widening the Kpeshie Lagoon outlet into the sea could address flooding without destroying businesses. He supports removing structures that obstruct water flow but says a technical solution should have been explored first.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GARCC ordered to restore Kpeshie Lagoon ecosystem after demolitions
Ghana's Deputy Chief of Staff has directed the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council to restore the Kpeshie Lagoon following removal of illegal structures, involving tree-planting and environmental safeguards to strengthen the wetland's capacity to retain floodwaters and prevent future encroachment.
14 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 13 September

48 Engineer Regiment denies Laboma demolition lacked prior notice
The Commanding Officer of the 48 Engineer Regiment has rejected claims that property owners at Laboma were not given adequate notice before the demolition exercise, stating they were notified several weeks in advance, with the notification process beginning as early as August 5 or 6, giving roughly a month's notice before the operation started on August 27.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Laboma Beach Resort demolition forces business owners out
Authorities are demolishing structures at Laboma Beach Resort following a 21-day ultimatum from the Greater Accra Regional Security Council to clear the Kpeshie Lagoon's protected buffer zone. The exercise, intended to reclaim the lagoon and address flooding concerns, has left business owners and residents scrambling to salvage belongings, though some have protested the loss of livelihoods and employment.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Laboma director urges halt to beach demolition over job losses
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 →
Demolition begins at Laboma Beach after 21-day eviction ultimatum
Authorities have begun demolishing structures at Laboma Beach in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality following a 21-day eviction ultimatum issued by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council on August 7, targeting buildings occupying the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon. The exercise is part of efforts to address siltation and unauthorised developments contributing to flooding in Greater Accra.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 7 September

Teshie celebrates peaceful Homowo Festival with heightened security
The Teshie Township's Homowo Festival concluded peacefully over the weekend with traditional rites and cultural activities, a marked contrast to clashes that had disrupted previous celebrations due to chieftaincy disputes. The Municipal Chief Executive attributed the success to heightened security measures coordinated by the Municipal Security Council and Greater Accra Regional Security Council.
7 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Friday 7 August

REGSEC orders Laboma businesses to vacate Kpeshie Lagoon buffer zone
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has issued a 21-day ultimatum to residents and businesses occupying the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon at Laboma Beach to vacate ahead of demolition, citing siltation and unauthorised developments that have worsened flooding in the region.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

REGSEC to demolish structures at Laboma, Agbogbloshie to reduce flooding
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council plans to begin demolitions next week at Laboma and Agbogbloshie, targeting unauthorised structures built on waterways to help curb flooding in Accra. The exercise follows recent clean-up campaigns and earlier demolitions after June 29 floods, as authorities work to restore waterways and improve drainage infrastructure.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

Flooding requires year-round community action beyond heavy rainfall
An engineer argues that flood damage in Ghana depends on preventive measures taken before rains arrive, not just rainfall intensity, and that public actions like dumping refuse into gutters worsen the problem by clogging drainage systems.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 11 June

Greater Accra identifies flood-prone areas as June rainfall forecast rises
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has identified flood-prone communities across the region for heightened monitoring following Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts of 100–150mm rainfall in June. Residents in the identified areas have been urged to remain vigilant and comply with safety directives as authorities intensify flood preparedness measures.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

Greater Accra Region boosts flood, security measures for Homowo
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has announced heightened security and flood prevention measures ahead of the rainy season peak and Homowo Festival, identifying multiple flood-prone areas and directing MMDCEs to intensify sanitation and drainage clearance activities.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Greater Accra REGSEC declares heightened security readiness for rains, Homowo
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has declared heightened operational readiness ahead of peak rains and Homowo festivities, having developed a comprehensive response plan to mitigate flood risks and ensure security after identifying several flood-prone communities and high-risk locations across the region.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 5 May

Authorities demolish illegal structures at Sakumono Ramsar Site
Illegal structures at the Sakumono Ramsar Site in Greater Accra have been pulled down in a demolition exercise led by the Forestry Commission, Greater Accra Regional Security Council, and Tema West Municipal Assembly, with the operation continuing through Thursday to clear unauthorised developments in the core zone. The government says it is enforcing environmental regulations to protect the wetland and reduce flooding risks, though officials note some previously demolished structures have been rebuilt.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
REGSEC and Tema West demolish illegal structures at Sakumo Ramsar site
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council and Tema West Municipal Assembly have begun a three-day demolition of illegal structures within the Golf Course enclave of the Sakumo Ramsar Site to restore natural watercourses and reduce flooding risks as the rainy season approaches. Officials say widespread encroachment has obstructed water flow and contributed to worsening flood conditions, and describe the operation as part of sustained enforcement measures to protect the environmentally sensitive site.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra demolishes illegal structures at Sakumo Ramsar site
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council and Tema West Municipal Assembly have begun a three-day demolition of unauthorised structures at the Golf Course section of Sakumo Ramsar Site, aiming to restore waterways and address flooding challenges. Authorities cited illegal developments obstructing drainage paths as worsening flooding and threatening the protected, ecologically sensitive area despite previous warnings and demolitions.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

Greater Accra demolition exercise set for Sakumo Ramsar Site
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council has scheduled a demolition exercise from April 28–30 at the Sakumo Ramsar Site in Tema West to remove unauthorised structures and address encroachment and environmental degradation. Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo warned that authorities would enforce regulations protecting the wetland and cautioned developers against any activities within Ramsar sites.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →