Authorities in the Ada East District are stepping up enforcement actions against unauthorised developments following recent flooding that displaced families and destroyed property.
The District Chief Executive, Kenneth Kabu Kofi Kanor, has issued a strong warning to property owners who have built on waterways to regularise their permits or face demolition.
The directive comes after a prolonged downpour submerged parts of communities such as Kasseh, Atortorkorpe, and Big Ada, leaving significant damage in its wake.
During an inspection tour of the affected areas, Mr. Kanor identified several structures obstructing natural drainage systems, including a warehouse at Kasseh that diverted floodwaters into nearby homes.
In another case along Tamatoku Road, a two-storey building located near the Tama Lagoon was flagged as a major risk to residents.
The DCE stressed that such developments contribute significantly to flooding and cannot be tolerated, especially as the rainy season intensifies. He warned that buildings, stalls, and shops that pose threats to public safety would either be demolished or altered to allow proper drainage.
Mr. Kanor assured residents that the Assembly would continue inspections across the district and take decisive steps to prevent future disasters.
The move signals a tougher stance by local authorities as they seek to address flooding by tackling illegal construction and improving environmental management.
