The Gbese Stool, led by Paramount Chief Nii Ayi Bonte II, has issued a strong warning against the construction of wooden structures on the Kantamanto lands, emphasizing that the property belongs to the Stool and not the government.
Speaking at a press conference, Nii Ayi Bonte II reaffirmed the Gbese Stool’s ownership of the land and announced plans to collaborate with investors from April 2025 to transform the area for greater utility and development.
While expressing sympathy for victims of the January 2 fire that ravaged the Kantamanto Market, the chief stressed that unauthorized rebuilding efforts would not be allowed. To enforce this, the Gbese Stool has established a task force to oversee the removal of unapproved structures.
“The land has an owner, so no one should take the law into their hands and build any wooden structures. We will not accept this attitude again,” Nii Ayi Bonte II stated.
“We are cautioning anyone who has put up any structures without our permission to pull them down because we will be sending a task force to ensure compliance.”
The devastating fire left many traders counting their losses, but the Gbese Stool remains resolute in its stance to maintain order and lawful use of the Kantamanto lands.
In the early hours of January 2, 2025, a devastating fire swept through the Kantamanto Market in Accra, leaving traders in despair as they counted their losses.
The market, known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of goods, was reduced to ashes in a matter of hours.
The scene was one of heartbreak and chaos. Traders, many of whom had invested their life savings into their businesses, sifted through the charred remains of their stalls, hoping to salvage anything of value.
