The Gbese Stool, led by Paramount Chief Nii Ayi Bonte II, has issued a strong warning against the construction of wooden structures on the Katamanto lands, asserting that the property is under their ownership and not the government's.
Speaking at a press conference, Nii Ayi Bonte II reaffirmed the Gbese Stool's claim to the land, announcing plans to collaborate with investors to develop it into a more functional and valuable asset.
While expressing compassion for the victims of the recent fire that ravaged the area, the chief made it clear that unauthorized rebuilding activities would not be permitted. "To ensure order, we are cautioning anyone who has erected structures without our permission to dismantle them immediately," Nii Ayi Bonte II stated. "The land has an owner, and we will not tolerate individuals taking the law into their hands.
Starting in April, we are bringing in investors to transform the area, and a task force will be deployed to enforce this directive." The announcement comes in the wake of a devastating fire that swept through Accra's Kantamanto Market in the early hours of January 2, 2025.