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Greater Accra regional minister directs project manager to remove illegal filling at Kpone-Katamanso lagoon
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has directed a project manager responsible for the illegal filling of the Kpone-Katamanso lagoon to remove all deposited materials and restore the lagoon to its natural state within one week.
This follows reports and video evidence from residents of Kpone-Katamanso showing portions of the lagoon being filled with soil and construction materials.
On Sunday, she led a delegation of officials, including the MCEs of Kpone-Katamanso and Ningo-Prampram, the Greater Accra Regional NADMO Director, district NADMO officers, the Mayor of Accra, and the area’s Member of Parliament, to inspect the site.
The Minister upon arrival confirmed the reports and said the activity posed serious risks, including disruption of natural drainage, flooding hazards, and long-term damage to aquatic life and the environment.
The team observed that large quantities of soil and construction materials had been dumped into the lagoon, altering its natural flow and threatening the ecosystem.
The Minister instructed that the remediation process would be supervised by the two MCEs and the Regional NADMO Director to ensure compliance.
She warned that failure to follow the directive would attract strict enforcement measures, including legal and administrative sanctions.
Hon. Ocloo stressed that protecting natural ecosystems was a collective duty and reaffirmed government’s commitment to enforcing environmental laws and preserving the lagoon for both present and future generations.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
