Employees of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) have successfully thwarted a private developer’s attempt to demolish their historic staff bungalows at Osu Kuku Hill in Accra. Apexnewsgh reports
The bungalows, which serve as both staff housing and a part of Ghana’s cultural heritage, were at risk of being replaced by modern high-rise apartments.
The employees, backed by community members, united to defend the historic structures, emphasizing their cultural significance and role in preserving Ghana’s national history. Malik Mahmoud Saako, a director at GMMB, stated, “This property belongs entirely to the state, and no ruling has been made to authorize its demolition”.
Saako alleged that the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Municipal Assembly were complicit in the developer’s actions. He expressed concern that the developer had brought heavy machinery to the site, despite the matter being under judicial review. “NADMO and the Assembly are aiding this unacceptable act,” he remarked.
The legal ownership and status of the bungalows are still under judicial review. Employees argue that any demolition attempt without a court ruling undermines the rule of law and risks erasing a valuable piece of Ghana’s cultural legacy.
The standoff began when a private developer arrived at the site with an excavator, intending to demolish the structures. However, the employees and community members resisted, leading to a tense confrontation. Fortunately, the situation was defused, and the demolition attempt was foiled.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
