Demolition at Lashibi Ramsar Site Raises Environmental Concerns

Accra Building Demolition at Lashibi Ramsar Site: Day 2 of the Exercise On May 28, 2025, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council continued its demolition exercise at the Lashibi Ramsar site in Accra, Ghana. A short video shows an excavator systematically dismantling a multi-story building. This was the second day of the operation, which is raising concerns among residents and environmental groups about the potential impact on the Ramsar site's ecological integrity. "The demolition is necessary to recover the land illegally occupied," stated an official from the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, speaking off-camera. However, residents have expressed concerns about the lack of prior notice and the potential environmental damage. The video clearly shows the building's collapse and the resulting dust cloud. While the video doesn't show any major incidents, the ongoing demolition raises questions about the long-term effects on the Ramsar site. The council has yet to release a full statement addressing these concerns. Further investigation is needed to determine the full extent of the environmental impact and the process followed in the demolition.