SSNIT petitions National Security to clear illegal encroachments at Labadi and La Palm beaches

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has formally requested the National Security Council Secretariat to intervene and remove unauthorised occupants and activities from the beachfronts that border the Labadi Beach Hotel and the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.

According to a statement released on October 2, 2026, the Trust said these beachfront sections have experienced persistent unlawful occupation, encroachment and unauthorised commercial use, creating serious risks to the hotels’ operations and the safety of their patrons.

SSNIT manages the two hotels as part of its investment portfolio, which includes key tourism and hospitality assets for Ghana. The Trust explained that it holds a fiduciary duty to protect these investments, preserve their value and guarantee continued returns for contributors and pensioners under the Basic National Social Security Scheme.

“These properties are owned by Ghanaian workers and retirees,” the Trust emphasized.

The Trust listed a number of threats linked to the ongoing encroachment, including compromised safety for guests, staff, service providers and visitors; unauthorised entry into restricted guest and operational zones; heightened fire, sanitation and environmental hazards; and deterioration of beachfront aesthetics, privacy and service standards.

It also warned that construction work on the beach and sand extraction were accelerating coastal ecosystem degradation, potentially damaging the hotels’ reputations, SSNIT’s credibility and the broader tourism sector.

If the encroachments continue to expand, the Trust said, reclaiming the affected lands could become more difficult and expensive, jeopardising future revenue and the hotels’ long‑term viability.

In response, SSNIT asked the National Security Secretariat for support to secure the assets, which it described as belonging to Ghanaian workers.

The Trust further announced plans to clean and restore the affected beaches, return them to a safe and attractive condition and keep them open for public use.

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