Accra, June 16, GNA – The Peace Village and Obeyeyie C.O. Landlords and Residents Association in the Ga West Municipality has cut the sod for the construction of a police station to enhance security while supporting law enforcement efforts in the area.
The community-funded project, estimated at GHS1.79 million, will comprise male and female detention cells, a charge office, armoury, exhibit store, lobbies and other facilities.
Mr Martin Tandoh, Chairperson of the Association, said the project had become necessary due to rising incidents of robbery, drug peddling and prostitution in the community.
He attributed the situation to the absence of a police presence and said residents had resolved to mobilise resources to address the challenge.
Mr Tandoh also highlighted other developmental needs of the community, including schools, a market, roads, gutters and bridges, noting that residents currently travelled to Amasaman to access market services.
He expressed concern about indiscipline, including building on waterways and under high-tension power lines, as well as the unchecked movement of stray animals, which need to be checked.
Mr Tandoh appealed to residents to support the project financially and through voluntary labour, adding that contributors under various sponsorship categories would have their names inscribed on the facility.
Mr John Desmond Sowah Nai, Municipal Chief Executive of the Ga West Municipal Assembly, commended the Association for the initiative and pledged 100 bags of cement towards the project.
He also donated streetlights to improve visibility and security in the community.
Mr Sowah Nai cautioned residents against unauthorised developments, particularly on waterways, warning that structures obstructing the free flow of water would be demolished.
Peace Village and Obeyeyie C.O. are fast-growing communities within the Ga West Municipality.
Residents say the absence of key social infrastructure and a permanent police presence has contributed to security and development challenges, prompting the community to undertake the police station project through self-help efforts.
GNA
Edited by Agnes Boye-Doe
Reporter: Jesse Ampah Owusu