
Audio By Carbonatix
The overlapping functions of the Tema Municipal Assembly (TMA) and Tema Development Corporation (TDC) have contributed largely to unauthorized developments in the Tema Municipality, says the Tema Municipal Chief Executive Mr David Quaye Annang.He blamed chiefs also for the haphazard development of the city.Mr Annan said the TDC sells land within government acquisition area and transfers ownership to developers.The developers then submit building plans to the TMA for vetting and approval and if it is realized that the land allocated by the TDC is wrongly sited, the developers go ahead to develop in spite of the disapproval from the TMA.He expressed regret that traditional rulers also allocate land outside the government acquisition area indiscriminately to applicants regardless of the condition of the area.Mr Annan said this when he toured some waterlogged areas in the municipality.Some communities in Tema were flooded on Sunday night during a rain fall. This was as a result of developments on waterways. The worst affected areas were Kpone, Ashaiman Newtown, Zenu and Tema Community two Horticulture area.At Kpone development had got close to the Gao Lagoon and the bases of buildings were wet.Mr Annan said irrespective of who allocated the land to developers, TMA would not hesitate to demolish such developments if they are sited on water ways.Source: GNA
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Burnham says he is ‘finalising’ cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
8 minutes -
I took a loan to start my pharmacy business – Konnected Minds Founder
47 minutes -
Economy Committee warns institutions against ignoring invitation, threatens sanctions
1 hour -
Ghana’s poultry self-sufficiency stagnant at 12% – Agri-Impact CEO
1 hour -
Rev Mrs Grace Millicent Laatele Addo (Nee Laate)
1 hour -
Health experts urge caution over mandatory US military testosterone screenings
1 hour -
West Indies legend Sobers dies aged 89
2 hours -
Ebo Taylor’s funeral set for August 1 as family announces final rites
2 hours -
12 Years for French teacher who defiled pupil during private lessons
2 hours -
31 PWDs in Oforikrom receive livelihood support to boost economic independence
2 hours -
Minority demands halt to Tiktoker’s second prosecution, demands repeal of offensive conduct and publication of false news law
2 hours -
GRIDCo to install 145MVA transformer at Kumasi substation to boost power reliability – Energy Ministry
2 hours -
Toronto chokes under toxic skies as wildfire smoke engulfs the city
2 hours -
Prayers, Prophecies and Politics: Who’s really working for Ghana’s peace, progress and development?
2 hours -
Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
2 hours