Church Demolished in Sakumo Despite People Inside

Sakumo Demolition: Church Razed Despite Occupants Present The demolition of structures at the Sakumo Ramsar site in Accra, Ghana, continued yesterday, resulting in the destruction of a church despite the presence of some members inside. The incident, captured on video by Channel One TV, has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the handling of the demolition exercise. "We were praying inside when the bulldozers arrived," said one church member, who wished to remain anonymous. "There was no warning, no time to leave." The video footage shows the building collapsing around the people inside. The church was spared in the initial demolition phase. The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) is overseeing the demolition. They claim the structures are illegally built on protected wetland. However, questions remain about the lack of prior notice and the safety of the residents. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between development and the rights of community members. The RCC has yet to issue an official statement addressing the presence of people in the church during the demolition.