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Employees of the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) residing in staff bungalows at Osu Kuku Hill have successfully thwarted an attempt by a private developer to demolish their residences.
The bungalows, which serve as both staff accommodations and part of Ghana’s historical legacy, were under threat from a developer reportedly planning to replace them with modern high-rise apartments.
The employees, supported by community members, united to protect the historical structures, citing their significance to Ghana’s cultural heritage and the preservation of its national history.
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“This property belongs entirely to the state, and no ruling has been made to authorise its demolition,” said Malik Mahmoud Saako, a director at GMMB.
Mr. Saako accused the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the municipal assembly of complicity in the developer’s actions, which he described as unlawful.
“The developer has brought heavy machinery to the site, despite the fact that the matter is under judicial review. NADMO and the assembly are aiding this unacceptable act,” he stated.
The legal status of the bungalows remains unresolved, with the matter under judicial review. The employees argue that any attempt to demolish the structures without a court ruling would undermine the rule of law and jeopardise Ghana’s cultural heritage.
