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Rita Sowah Warns 37 Station Next, Vows To Resist

Chaos erupted at La Pleasure Beach in the early hours of Friday, October 2, 2026, as a joint team from the 48 Engineer Regiment and the Ghana Police Service stormed the beachfront with heavy security. Witnesses say the operation began at 4 a.m., with workers given barely 15 minutes to vacate before excavators pulled down pubs, shops and leisure facilities. Vendors who rushed back to retrieve goods were blocked by armed personnel, with some alleging warning shots were fired.

La Dadekotopon MP Rita Naa Odoley Sowah arrived to confront the military, questioning why La was being targeted. She told journalists she had earlier engaged authorities and received assurances that structures around Labadi Beach Hotel would be spared, only to find demolition ongoing. According to her, officials later claimed the land belongs to Labadi Beach Hotel. She asked, “What has La done to deserve this?” and condemned the manner of eviction.

In a dramatic warning, the MP claimed that intelligence reaching her indicates the 37 bus station is next in line for destruction under the same flood mitigation exercise. She alleged the current exercise is not sanctioned by central government but is being pushed by Labadi Beach Hotel and its Board Chairman, and vowed to mobilize residents and transport unions to block any attempt to extend the exercise to the busy 37 lorry station.

The operation follows the September 13, 2026 demolition at Laboma Beach where structures within the Kpeshie Lagoon buffer, including Pink Flamingo Lounge, were removed by the Post-Flood Mitigation Taskforce headed by General Okai Yeboah. Authorities say the move is to restore natural water flow and curb flooding in Accra after a 21-day ultimatum issued August 7. Business owners at La Pleasure Beach insist the land belongs to Ga traditional owners and a court case over ownership is still pending, rejecting the 24-hour notice given.

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Affected traders are counting losses, with Laboma Resort previously estimating about 3,000 workers impacted. Polo Beach Club, a popular spot near Labadi Beach Resort, was also demolished as part of the exercise. Many are appealing to President John Mahama to intervene. The La NDC constituency branch has also demanded answers over the demolition, calling it an attack on livelihoods. As of Saturday, 3rd October, 2026, excavators remain on site while Greater Accra Security Council hints at more clearances to create adequate buffer zones.

MP Rita Sowah insists she will block any move on 37, warning that any attempt to touch the lorry station will face stiff opposition from her office and the La people. She says she is putting it on record that government has no knowledge of the demolition and is demanding accountability from Labadi Beach Hotel Board.

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Author: Stella Sunu • Published on http://Howedey.com

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