The La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly (LaNMMA) has intensified its efforts to enforce planning regulations and prevent flooding by demolishing two unauthorised structures erected along the banks of the Dakubi River.

The demolition exercise, carried out on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, was led by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Alhaji Ibrahim Faila Fusseini, together with the Assembly’s taskforce.

The affected structures, located on the outskirts of Pantang Township, had become a major concern to the Assembly as they obstructed the free flow of water whenever it rained, resulting in flooding and damage to nearby homes and properties.

The first structure demolished was Kingdom Gate Chapel. According to the Assembly, the church had been served with a demolition notice about two months earlier but failed to remove the structure. The taskforce also pulled down a fence wall occupying approximately two plots of land, which had been constructed close to the river boundary.

Speaking to the media after the exercise, Alhaji Fusseini reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to enforcing planning and building regulations across the municipality.

He stressed that the Assembly would not condone any form of illegality relating to the construction of buildings or other structures, particularly those erected without the required permits or in unauthorised locations.

The MCE urged developers and property owners to adhere strictly to laid-down procedures by obtaining building permits before commencing any construction project.

He noted that the Assembly would continue to take decisive action against unauthorised developments to safeguard lives and property, protect watercourses, and promote orderly development within the municipality.

The demolition forms part of the Assembly’s ongoing efforts to improve environmental management, reduce the risk of flooding and ensure compliance with planning regulations.