The Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly has demolished an illegal cattle ranch located on a waterway at Abossey Okai, near the International Central Gospel Church, as part of efforts to reduce flooding in the area.
The exercise, led by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Frank Nkansah, forms part of a renewed crackdown on encroachment along drainage buffers, which authorities say has significantly contributed to flooding within the municipality.
Mr Nkansah said the structure had existed for about three years despite repeated warnings from the Assembly.
According to him, the site was initially used to keep horses but gradually expanded into a cattle ranch occupying sections of the waterway.
Speaking to Citi News on Monday, June 1, the MCE said the Assembly carried out the demolition in collaboration with relevant stakeholders after sustained engagement with the occupants.
“It has been existing for almost three years. It was a place for horses, but along the line, we realised they were bringing cattle. We had given them several warnings, but they keep coming. So, this time around, we decided to bring everybody on board to ensure we clear the place,” he said.
He stressed that sustained community cooperation would be critical to preserving the gains made through such exercises and preventing future encroachment on waterways.
