The Board Director of Laboma Beach, Daniel M.K. Okpoti, says the demolition of structures at Laboma could affect the livelihoods of more than 3,000 people employed by businesses operating in the area.
Mr Okpoti said the affected businesses provide a source of income for thousands of workers who now face uncertainty following the demolition exercise.
“We are humans, and we have created employment for people. We have employed over 3,000 people who depend on this place for their source of income. We are very disappointed with what is happening,” he said.
His comments follow the demolition of the popular Pink Flamingo Lounge at Laboma Beach and other structures on Sunday, September 13, as the Post Flood Mitigation Taskforce intensified efforts to reclaim areas identified as falling within the protected buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon.
Mr Okpoti said although authorities have a responsibility to address flooding concerns, the demolition exercise should take into consideration its economic impact on businesses and their workers.
He appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and halt the demolition, arguing that alternative measures could be considered if infrastructure such as the bridge needs to be upgraded.Executive Branch
“The President must intervene and call the authorities to order. They know where the water passes. If the bridge needs to be upgraded, they should do that, but the water does not flow through this area,” he said.
