Chief of Bouho-Krobo Bares Teeth at Homeowners Encroaching on Quarry Concession

 

The Chief of Bouho-Krobo, Abusuapanin Akora Poku, has issued a stern warning to homeowners who have encroached on quarry sites in the Afigya Kwabre South district of the Ashanti region.

 

He cautioned that if these encroachers do not vacate the area, the community will be forced to take action to prevent disasters and loss of lives.

 

According to Abusuapanin Akora Poku, some of these encroachers have taken over buffer zones, building structures as close as 20 meters to the quarry sites, which is far below the recommended 500-meter buffer zone.

 

He lamented that some of the encroachers build at night, especially when the Assembly is not in session, and by the time authorities notice, the structures have already reached advanced stages of construction making it difficult to demolish them.

 

He has called on the government, Regional Minister, and the District Assembly to intervene immediately to prevent a potential disaster. He emphasized that the community cannot afford to wait until someone loses his/her life or property before taking action.

 

The chief's warning is a clarion call to encroachers to vacate the quarry sites and respect the buffer zones to ensure the safety of all. The community pledges its readiness to work with the authorities to find a lasting solution to the issue and prevent any potential disasters.