La Pleasure Beach committee sues SSNIT over unlawful office demolition

Stanley Anyetei Nunoo, Chairman of the La Pleasure Beach Management Committee, has filed a lawsuit against the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) and two hotel companies following a demolition exercise at the beachfront. The legal action, initiated after the destruction of the committee’s management office and other licensed structures on October 2, 2026, seeks to challenge the legality of the move and affirm the committee’s administrative authority over the popular coastal site.

The suit names Hotel Investments (Ghana) Limited, La Palm Beach Hotel Limited, and SSNIT as defendants. According to the plaintiff, the management committee was established in line with a 2022 Court of Appeal ruling, which granted it the mandate to manage the beach, regulate activities, and issue licenses to operators. Mr. Nunoo contends that the defendants acted unlawfully by carrying out the demolition without a court order, thereby interfering with the committee’s court-mandated responsibilities.

While the management committee asserts its right to govern the area, SSNIT has expressed concerns regarding what it describes as unauthorized activities on the beachfront. The Trust maintains that its actions are necessary to protect its significant investments in the adjacent hotels. However, the plaintiff argues that the licensed structures and the management office were removed without any legal basis or prior judicial authorization, prompting the request for a court determination on the matter.

The management committee is now asking the court to affirm its management rights and assess the legality of the defendants' actions. This legal battle represents a critical juncture for the administration of La Pleasure Beach, as the court's decision will likely clarify the boundaries between the private interests of the neighboring hotels, the investment protections sought by SSNIT, and the regulatory authority of the committee.