Some market women at Makola have sent a petition to the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, against the construction of what they describe as a hazardous structure at Okaikai in Accra.
According to the concerned traders and residents, the siting of the building has transformed the area into a high-risk flood zone which puts the lives of the people in danger.
The building is being erected right in the middle of two buildings, in place of what was to be a compound for the other buildings.
Last week, Ghanaweb filed a report on the environmental and health implications of the building which is being erected.
According to some persons who spoke to GhanaWeb TV, their checks at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and other authorities indicate that the three-storey building, which has gone from foundation to third floor within a period of three weeks, lacks the necessary approvals.
Below is the petition:
Source: ghanaweb
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