GA/R: Assembly demolishes shrine built on waterway

The Krowor Municipal Assembly (KROMA) in the Greater Accra Region has pulled down a structure believed to be a shrine, which was illegally constructed on a waterway and within a railway reservation in the municipality.
The demolition exercise, which initially faced resistance from a group of angry youth citing the spiritual significance of the shrine, was successfully carried out with the support of the Ghana Police Service, who helped restore order at the scene.
Cameras captured the tense moments as the Assembly enforced its directive to remove the unauthorised structure.
Speaking during the operation, Municipal Chief Executive Paul Afotey Quaye explained that the decision to demolish the structure was necessary due to the serious risk it posed to public safety, given its location on a waterway.
He issued a strong warning to residents against building on waterways or putting up structures without the appropriate permits.
He stressed that the Assembly is fully committed to enforcing building regulations and protecting the lives and property of community members.
“We cannot allow selfish interests to compromise the safety and well-being of the larger community,” the MCE stated.
He further indicated that the Assembly would work closely with traditional leaders to ensure adherence to approved land use and development plans.
This demolition forms part of broader efforts by the Assembly to support President Akufo-Addo’s national agenda to "reset" the country through improved urban planning, environmental protection, and public safety, he concluded.
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