WORKS DEPARTMENT DEMOLISHES UNAUTHORIZED STRUCTURES AT ABLEKUMA CURVE

 

 

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he Ga Central Municipal Assembly (GCMA) Works Department, in collaboration with the Anyaa Divisional Police Command, on June 11, 2025, embarked on a massive demolition exercise at Ablekuma Curve. The operation aimed to remove unauthorized structures, including containers and kiosks, that had encroached on the road reserve and obstructed the construction of a lorry park.

During the demolition exercise, the team, led by Engineer Moses Akufo and Presiding Member Hon. Michael Acquah, used bulldozers and heavy machinery to raze down the structures. The exercise was part of a broader initiative to improve infrastructure, restore order, and decongest the area. The demolition team comprised officials from the Works Department, Taskforce, and Municipal Urban Roads Engineer, Mr. John Armah.

While the GCMA authorities hailed the exercise as a necessary step towards development, many residents and business owners expressed disappointment and frustration. A graphic designer and business owner, Lucky Gati, lamented on the short notice given which has caused him to suffer significant losses.

Another business owner, Madam Patricia Lamptey, criticized the mode of demolition, citing infringement on privacy and lack of support from local chiefs. The aftermath of the demolition has left many homeless and struggling to cope with the loss of their livelihoods.

The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Emmanuel Adotey Allotey, defended the exercise, stating that it was necessary to pave the way for the construction of a lorry park and ensure free flow of traffic. The demolition exercise has sparked a debate on the need for better planning and management of urban spaces, ensuring that developmental projects are carried out humanely and with consideration for those affected.

As the GCMA continues to implement its infrastructure projects, it remains to be seen how the Assembly will balance development with the needs of its constituents.

SOURCE: INFO. / PR UNIT