The Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly has demolished over 50 shops close to the Been-To Complex at Awoshie in the Greater Accra Region.
According to the assembly, the demolishing exercise along the N1 Highway was necessary due to the illegal structures which could cause accidents.
Some of the shops were constructed beneath high-tension cables, while others were found in restricted zones.
Meanwhile, the shop owners are blaming the assembly for not issuing any notice concerning the demolishing exercise today [ May 10, 2024],
“Regrettably, there’s nothing to do to rectify the situation at present. My belongings have been destroyed as I was unable to retrieve them from the shop before the demolition commenced at dawn.
“We’ve consistently made payments to the chiefs for the land, so the sudden turn of events is confusing.” one of the shop owners noted in an interview with journalists.
Another person indicated, “I sell canopies here, so my worker called me that the demolition was ongoing around 2 am. It was true. I have my shop here and that is what I use in catering for the family. They did not give us any reason. They did not even greet us. They only came in and started demolition…They are only giving us pressure so something must be done about it”.
“…I will still be here. I won’t go anywhere. The next time you come, you will meet me here,” he insisted.
Pictures from the scene
