The La Pleasure Resort and Polo Beach Club in Accra, Ghana, have been completely demolished by National Security, leaving behind a flattened stretch of sand and destroyed tables, stalls, and sheds. The demolition exercise, which was carried out on October 3, 2026, has drawn criticism and raised concerns over the handling of journalists and content creators present at the scene. According to reports from graphic.com.gh, the demolition was carried out by bulldozers, effectively wiping out the two leisure spots that had long drawn crowds to the shoreline.
The site had become a flashpoint even before the final clearing, with the National Media Awareness Group (NMAG) condemning a soldier who was filmed striking content creator Sika Official while he was covering the demolition. NMAG described the assault as unacceptable and called for accountability. This incident has raised fresh questions about how security personnel interact with journalists and content creators at enforcement operations.
The La Pleasure and Polo Beach Club operation mirrors an earlier exercise at Laboma Beach, where structures including the well-known Pink Flamingo venue were also bulldozed. That demolition, like this one, swept away a popular recreational spot along Accra's coastline, leaving behind a similar scene of rubble and cleared land. The reasons behind the targeting of these specific locations are still unclear.
As of now, National Security has not given a public reason for targeting La Pleasure Resort and Polo Beach Club specifically, nor has it addressed the assault allegations raised during the exercise. There is also no information on whether any compensation, relocation plan, or legal justification has been offered to operators who ran the destroyed stalls and sheds.
For the traders, caterers, and beach workers who depended on La Pleasure Resort and Polo Beach Club for their livelihoods, the complete demolition means an abrupt loss of income with no stated alternative arrangement mentioned in available reports. This has raised concerns about the impact on the livelihoods of those who depended on these businesses.
The episode has also raised questions about the handling of journalists and content creators at enforcement operations, following the assault allegations involving Sika Official and SikaOfficial. Blogger SikaOfficial alleged that he had been struck with a rod while documenting the operation, adding to concerns over how security personnel handled journalists and content creators present at the scene.
No timeline has been given for any further action, whether that involves investigations into the assault claims, compensation for affected traders, or future plans for the cleared land at La Pleasure Resort and Polo Beach Club. The situation remains uncertain, with many awaiting further developments and clarification from National Security.
Key points
- National Security demolished La Pleasure Resort and Polo Beach Club in Accra, Ghana, after an assault controversy involving a soldier and content creators.
- The demolition has raised concerns about the handling of journalists and content creators at enforcement operations.
- The impact on the livelihoods of traders, caterers, and beach workers who depended on the businesses is still unclear.
