‘I just want one person as a scapegoat’ — Linda Ocloo warns MMDCEs over illegal building permits

Addressing journalists during the first day of the National General Clean-up Exercise on Friday, July 10, the Regional Minister indicated that investigations into permits issued for buildings located on waterways would expose any officials responsible.

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has served notice that any Metropolitan, Municipal or District Chief Executive (MMDCE) found to have approved construction on waterways or other unauthorised locations will be dismissed.

The first phase involves personnel from the security services, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, and waste management companies undertaking large-scale desilting and sanitation activities, while the second phase brings in members of the public to participate in community clean-up exercises.