By Ashiadey Dotse
The Gbese Stool, led by Paramount Chief Nii Ayi Bonte II, has warned individuals against constructing unauthorised wooden structures on the Kantamanto lands, stressing that the property is not government-owned.
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 to develop the area for maximum benefit.
While expressing sympathy for victims of the recent fire that ravaged Kantamanto Market on January 2, 2025, the chief made it clear that unauthorised rebuilding would not be tolerated.
“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.
He further revealed that a task force has been set up to monitor the area and ensure the removal of unapproved structures.
The devastating fire, which struck in the early hours of January 2, reduced large sections of the bustling market to ashes. Traders, many of whom had invested their life savings in their businesses, were left heartbroken as they sifted through the charred remains of their stalls in search of anything salvageable.
The Gbese Stool has urged all affected parties to cooperate with the task force to ensure order and support future redevelopment efforts.
