La Nkwantanang Assembly to intensify demolition of illegal structures after Adenta building collapse

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for La Nkwantanang-Madina, Ibrahim Fuseini Faila, has announced plans to intensify enforcement against unauthorized structures following the recent building collapse at Adenta.

According to the MCE, the Assembly has already begun demolishing illegal buildings within the municipality and will continue targeting structures erected in waterways, flood-prone areas, and other high-risk zones.

Speaking to the media on Thursday, June 4, Mr. Faila disclosed that the Assembly had recently demolished several unauthorized developments as part of an ongoing exercise to enforce planning regulations.

“There are plenty of these that we already started. Last two weeks we demolished about four structures. There are other buildings and even a church around the Dakobi River that are currently being pulled down,” he said.

The MCE explained that the demolition exercise was initiated weeks before the building collapse at Adenta and forms part of a broader strategy to remove structures obstructing water channels and posing environmental and safety risks.

He noted that the recent collapse serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with non-compliance with building regulations and poor development planning.

“Little did we know that something like this would happen. There are more buildings of this nature, not only in Madina but across the nation. We should ensure that the right thing is being adhered to,” he stated.

Mr. Faila stressed that the Assembly remains committed to enforcing physical planning laws and ensuring that all developments comply with approved standards.

“So, that is what we are going to champion henceforth. We must ensure that the regulations are adhered to in order to protect lives and property,” he emphasized.

He further assured residents that the Assembly would continue its enforcement operations until all identified illegal structures in affected areas are addressed.

“Automatically, we are going to embark on such project to bring everything to finality,” he added.

The Assembly believes that stricter enforcement of planning regulations will help reduce the incidence of building collapses, improve public safety, and minimize flooding caused by unauthorized developments on waterways and drainage channels.

The renewed crackdown comes amid growing concerns over illegal construction in urban areas, particularly following the collapse of a residential building at Adenta during heavy rains, which triggered calls for stronger oversight and enforcement of building standards nationwide.