The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has identified several buildings near the Densu River, which supplies the Weija Dam, for demolition to safeguard the water source.
These structures, located in the Weija-Gbawe municipality of the Greater Accra region, have been marked for removal.
The Weija Dam plays a critical role in providing clean drinking water to numerous households in the capital, and the GWCL aims to protect it from encroachment through this demolition initiative.
However, residents facing potential property loss during these challenging economic times have expressed distress, appealing to the government to intervene. Many have invested their savings and resources into these properties.
Residents like Naana Ofori and Mavis Boateng are deeply worried about losing their homes and the financial investments tied to them. They call attention to the emotional toll and financial strain this poses for affected families.
“My husband has been crying since our building was marked for demolition. He invested all his savings in the construction of the property and the thought of losing it is giving him sleepless nights,” a resident, Naana Ofori lamented.
“I don’t know where I would take my family to. I have invested a lot in the project and so we haven’t slept ever since they pasted the notice on the property,” she added.
Semey Philip Edem emphasizes the already challenging economic conditions in the country and expresses concern for how residents will cope with the demolition exercise, especially those who acquired loans or used their pensions to build their houses.
While the Ghana Water Company Limited has yet to provide a comment on the matter, sources within the company indicate that a statement will be released soon. The company is primarily concerned about land encroachment and human activities near the Densu River.