Stories and facts

A demolition carried out by the Gomoa Fetteh Traditional Council on February 27, 2024, has left approximately 600 Liberians and Ghanaians homeless. The demolition was conducted to make way for a market development project linked to the ongoing expansion of the Kasoa-Winneba Highway, displacing residents from Zone E of the Buduburam camp.

Despite a prior warning from the Traditional Council about the impending demolition, some residents were surprised when it extended beyond the initially marked zones, resulting in the destruction of numerous structures at the Liberia Camp.

Displaced resident Jamal George has expressed dismay at the situation, urging government intervention to address the plight of those affected. The leadership of the Liberian Community has accused the Ghanaian government of neglect, viewing the demolition as an attempt to expel them from the settlement and a violation of the UN Convention on refugee settlements.

With around 600 people now without shelter, the vulnerable, especially the elderly, face heightened risks. Some have sought refuge in local schools within the Buduburam community as they grapple with this challenging situation.