They Are Taking What Belongs To Us, The Ga People—Protester Fires Warning At Ga Leaders

According to a report by UTV Ghana on Thursday October 29, 2026, a protester participating in the demonstration organised by the Ga-Dangme Progressive Front has called on Ga traditional and community leaders to take a stronger stance on issues affecting their people, expressing anger over what the demonstrator described as the loss of resources and interests belonging to the Ga community.

The protester made the remarks during the #AaagbewɔDemo, a demonstration against the demolition of La Pleasure Beach, where participants gathered to voice their displeasure and draw public attention to concerns surrounding the exercise.

Expressing frustration over the situation, the protester said, “They are taking what belongs to us, the Ga people. Our leaders should wake up!”

The statement reflected the demonstrator’s concern about what they perceive as threats to the interests of the Ga people, alongside a call for leaders to become more actively involved in addressing issues affecting the community.

The demonstration has brought renewed attention to the demolition at La Pleasure Beach and the concerns of people who believe that developments affecting the area require greater consultation and engagement with the Ga community.

La Pleasure Beach, situated along the Accra coastline, has served as a recreational destination and a location for commercial activities.

Businesses and individuals operating in and around the area may depend on the beach for their livelihoods, making changes to its use and development a matter of interest to sections of the public.

For protesters opposed to the demolition, the issue goes beyond the physical structures affected. Their concerns also touch on questions of community interests, local identity, the management of coastal spaces and the involvement of traditional authorities in decisions affecting their people.

The protester’s appeal for Ga leaders to “wake up” underscores a demand for stronger leadership and a more visible response to the concerns being raised.

The statement also highlights expectations among some demonstrators that traditional authorities and other community representatives should play an active role in protecting the interests of the people they represent.

The #AaagbewɔDemo has consequently become a platform for participants to express their grievances and call for attention to the future of La Pleasure Beach.

Meanwhile, the broader circumstances surrounding the demolition, including the official reasons for the exercise and the specific concerns raised by affected parties, remain important to understanding the dispute fully.

As the issue continues to attract public attention, the response of the relevant authorities and Ga traditional leaders will be closely watched by those seeking clarity on the future of the area.

The protester’s statement has added an emphatic voice to the demonstration, reinforcing the call for leaders to engage with the concerns of the Ga community over developments at La Pleasure Beach.

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