The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has distanced her office and local authorities from the demolition exercise carried out at the Kaajaano fishing community in the La Dadekotopon Municipality.
Several structures were pulled down during an early morning operation on Saturday, April 11, leaving dozens of residents displaced and distressed.
Residents said the exercise began around 6 a.m. and involved the use of bulldozers and other heavy-duty equipment.
During a visit to the affected area on Sunday, April 12, the Minister expressed concern over the development, insisting that the operation was conducted without the knowledge of key authorities.
“I contacted those carrying out the exercise and appealed to them to halt the demolition. REGSEC was not informed of this operation, neither was the MCE, and even your MP had no prior knowledge of it,” she said.
She assured displaced residents that efforts would be made to secure temporary accommodation and address their immediate needs.
