A committee is expected to be constituted by early next week to determine appropriate compensation for businesses and property owners affected by the recent demolition of facilities at La Pleasure Beach in Accra. The committee will comprise representatives from the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), the La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), traditional authorities, management of the affected beaches, and the Member of Parliament for La Dadekotopon, Naa Odoley Sowah.
Mrs Sowah, who is also Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, disclosed this when she appeared before Parliament’s Committee on Local Government and Decentralisation on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. LaDMA officials were before the committee to respond to questions concerning the demolition of beach facilities and related flood mitigation measures.
According to Mrs Sowah, data has already been compiled on individuals and businesses affected by the exercise, although the form and amount of compensation are yet to be determined. “We have gotten their data and the committee is going to look at what we are going to give to them as compensation. So those affected will be compensated and the decision for the type of compensation has not been finalised,” she said.
She explained that she was following up on the matter to ensure that affected persons received fair and appropriate compensation. The committee will also assess the needs of individuals who may have to be relocated, alongside those who may qualify for financial compensation.
Mrs Sowah further clarified that the demolition at La Pleasure Beach was separate from the exercise at Laboma Beach. She said concerns relating to Laboma Beach would be addressed under a separate arrangement. “Laboma Beach demolition is a different issue but subsequently Laboma concerns will come up,” she said.
Laboma demolition
The Chief Executive of LaDMA, Alfredos Nii Anyetei, informed the committee that the demolition at Laboma was conducted as part of efforts to address flooding and restore the ecological site. He indicated that the assembly had not been consulted prior to the demolition but was instead shown the planned demolition site during a meeting. Mr. Anyetei also mentioned that he was unaware whether the Member of Parliament had been specifically informed about the demolition exercise.
