The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to residents and businesses occupying the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon at Laboma Beach to vacate the area ahead of a planned demolition exercise. …
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) is set to begin another phase of demolition exercises next week at Laboma and Agbogbloshie, targeting structures built on waterways as part of ongoing efforts to reduce flooding in Accra. …
… This is why I was encouraged by the recent announcement from the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC), chaired by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. …
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has identified several flood-prone communities across the region for heightened monitoring and intervention following forecasts of increased rainfall in June. …
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has announced heightened security and flood prevention measures across the region as authorities prepare for the peak of the rainy season and the upcoming Homowo Festival. …
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has declared a heightened state of operational readiness across the region as authorities intensify measures to prevent flooding and maintain security ahead of the peak rainy season and this year’s Homowo celebrations. …
… The exercise, which began on Tuesday, May 5, forms part of an ongoing enforcement operation led by the Forestry Commission in collaboration with the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the Tema West Municipal Assembly. …
A joint operation by the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the Tema West Municipal Assembly has commenced a three-day demolition exercise targeting illegal structures within the Golf Course enclave of the Sakumo Ramsar Site. …
A joint task force made up of the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) and the Tema West Municipal Assembly has commenced a three-day demolition exercise at the Golf Course section of the Sakumo Ramsar Site to remove unauthorised structures. …
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has scheduled a renewed demolition exercise at the Sakumo Ramsar Site within the Tema West enclave, as authorities step up efforts to safeguard the fragile wetland ecosystem. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.