By Nadia Ntiamoah
Residents of La have taken to the streets to protest the demolition of structures at La Pleasure Beach, demanding President John Dramani Mahama’s intervention to restore the livelihoods of traders and workers affected by the exercise.
The demonstrators, operating under the banner of the “Aaagbe Wɔ Demo”, accused the demolition exercise of disrupting the economic activities of people who depend on the beach for their daily income.
The protest was organised by the Ga-Dangme Progressive Front to express the community’s displeasure over the destruction of structures at the popular beach destination and to press the government to facilitate the return of affected traders.
The demonstrators are calling for urgent action to address the economic difficulties confronting workers and business operators who say they have lost their sources of livelihood following the demolition.
Titus Glover Appeals to Mahama
Addressing the protesters, New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser Nii Kwartei Titus Glover appealed to President Mahama to intervene and ensure that affected traders are allowed to return to the beach to resume their businesses.
He urged the President to protect the interests of the Ga-Dangme people and help resolve the concerns arising from the demolition.
“We, the youth of the Ga-Dangme people, are saying that enough is enough. So we want to register our plea with the President to intervene and get the traders back to the place,” Glover said.
His appeal places the issue before the Presidency as affected residents seek a resolution that would allow them to recover their businesses and income-generating activities.
National Security Demolition Sparks Backlash
The demolition at La Pleasure Beach was carried out by National Security operatives on Friday, October 2, 2026, following a request by Labadi Beach Hotel, which is owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT).
The exercise has since triggered concerns among traders and workers who say the removal of structures has affected their ability to earn a living.
Some of those affected are appealing to the government and the relevant authorities to reconsider the situation and allow them to return to the site.
