Summary: President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama has broken ground on phase two of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project, which will see 8km of sea defences built along with a modern fish market, cold storage units and processing hubs. The region has been affected by tidal waves and coastal erosion, with significant events taking place in 2017 and 2021.
Accra — reports that coastal communities along Ghana’s eastern shoreline are poised for a transformation as former President John Dramani Mahama has officially broken ground on the second phase of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project. This initiative not only includes 8 kilometers of sea defense infrastructure but also promises the construction of a modern fish market, cold storage units, and processing hubs.
Communities such as Blekusu, Agaveji, Salakope, Amutinu, and Adina—long affected by tidal waves and coastal erosion—will directly benefit from this multi-purpose project that spans from 2025 to 2029.
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“In addition to the coastal protection works, we are incorporating infrastructure that will boost the livelihoods of our people,” Mahama said during the groundbreaking event. “From a fish market to cold storage, drying platforms, a lorry station, and public sanitation systems, this is about rebuilding lives, not just defenses.”
The region, ravaged by significant tidal wave events in 2017 and 2021, has seen homes destroyed and livelihoods disrupted. Mahama acknowledged the trauma: “The sea has taken a lot—land, property, peace of mind. But today, we say, enough is enough.”
Contracted to MSS Amandi Holdings Ltd., the $150 million+ project includes 37 groins, dune restoration, and shoreline embankments, representing a strategic blend of engineering and socio-economic recovery.
“This is not just coastal protection—it’s a resilience blueprint. We are fusing environmental safety with community progress,” Mahama added, calling on the youth to safeguard the project by avoiding sand winning and supporting coastal education efforts.
He also unveiled plans for a future WACA Project, awaiting environmental approval, which will stretch from Adina to Aflao, featuring beach replenishment to open new economic activity zones.
In addition, Mahama revealed Ghana’s successful negotiation for a grant from China to construct the Aflao New Market, which he said will anchor cross-border trade and regional growth. “Aflao Ashigame will soon become a reality.”
Mahama concluded by urging a collaborative approach: “This is about resilience, unity, and vision. Let’s hold each other accountable and stay transparent throughout the journey.”
Last Updated on March 22, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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