The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) is set to embark on a major demolition exercise today, Thursday, 10 April 2025, targeting unauthorised structures erected on the Weija and Dansoman Ramsar sites.
The move comes as part of a broader government effort to restore protected lands and reduce the impact of perennial flooding in the capital.
This enforcement action follows a recent inspection tour by President John Dramani Mahama, who visited Ramsar sites and flood-prone areas in Accra.
During his tour, President Mahama issued a firm directive that all encroachments on designated Ramsar lands and waterways would be addressed without delay, in a bid to uphold environmental protection and public safety.
Addressing worshippers during the 2025 National Eid-ul-Fitr celebration at Black Star Square, President Mahama voiced his concern about the growing trend of illegal developments on sensitive ecological zones.
He highlighted how such activities significantly contribute to urban flooding and the destruction of property, particularly during the rainy season.
He warned that the government would no longer tolerate the illegal construction of buildings on waterways and protected areas, affirming its commitment to enforcing planning regulations.
According to the President, preserving natural drainage paths is critical to avoiding the catastrophic consequences of floods that have repeatedly devastated communities.
The Regional Minister for Greater Accra, Linda Ocloo, is expected to lead a contingent of security personnel to oversee the demolition operation.
The initiative seeks not only to dismantle unauthorised structures but also to reclaim and rehabilitate the affected Ramsar lands, ultimately restoring natural watercourses and enhancing the city’s flood resilience.
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