Illegal structures on GBC lands demolished

A number of structures at Weija in Accra have been demolished.

The structures were built on land belonging to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation but were illegally acquired and taken over by squatters and encroachers. 

The demolition was meant to serve as a  warning to the encroachers to vacate the site or face legal action. 

For some time now, new buildings have been developed on lands belonging to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation in the New Botianor / Weija area. 

Management of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation had early on visited the site to assess the extent of encroachment.

Last Thursday's demolition was directed at getting the illegal settlers to vacate the property.It  was done by the management of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation working in partnership with the Ga-South Municipal Assembly.

The Ga South Municipal Chief Executive, Jerry Akwei-Thompson promised to do everything within his power to assist GBC get back its land. 

He also urged GBC to protect its property  since deserting the property  for a long time leaves it open to encroachment.

Ga South Municipal Chief Executive, Jerry Akwei-ThompsonThe Director of the Human Resource of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, John Korasare expressed GBC's determination to secure the lands and develop it in the interest of the  Corporation to generate revenue. 

Director of the Human Resource of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, John Korasare said some other  illegal occupants were served eviction notices.


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