The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC), led by Regional Minister Linda Ocloo, on Tuesday, July 22, resumed the demolition of unauthorised structures on protected Ramsar sites at Sakumono, Klagon, and Tema.
The renewed operation follows recent flooding in parts of the Tema West Municipality, which caused significant damage to property.
Authorities have blamed the flooding in part on illegal encroachments within the Sakumo Ramsar site, where several buildings have been constructed on natural watercourses and wetlands in violation of environmental regulations.
The REGSEC says the exercise is part of efforts to restore the integrity of the Ramsar site and prevent further environmental degradation and flood risk in the region.
REGSEC, in collaboration with National Security and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has already demolished several illegal structures in the area.
The affected buildings were situated within designated wetland zones, which serve as natural flood control systems.
The ongoing demolitions form part of efforts to avert future disasters and restore the ecological integrity of the Ramsar sites.
On May 27, 2025, the demolition exercise at the Sakumo Ramsar site was temporarily suspended following concerns raised by the owners of the hired machinery used for the operation.
According to officials, the equipment—described as too lightweight—proved insufficient for pulling down many of the high-rise structures built on reinforced foundations. In addition, the machines ran low on fuel, further hampering progress.
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