How sea erosion caused a well-known former football player to lose more than GHC600,000 in business Sea level rise, a global phenomenon caused by climate change, is causing a lot of damage to Ghana's coastal communities.
Increasing coastal erosion is one of the negative effects, causing many people to lose their homes, settlements, and means of subsistence.
The harsh effects of climate change-induced sea erosion on the Dansoman Coastline's surrounding Panbros, Glefe, and Gbegbeyise communities are affecting many people.
GhanaWeb's Elliot Nuertey's connections for certain occupants referenced in the region demonstrated that, north of 100 homes have been annihilated, schools, houses of worship and, six inn and ocean side retreats needed to shut down because of ocean disintegration.
One of the residents whose businesses have suffered is Nii Commey, owner of the Overmas 1 Beach resort and former professional football player.
"This resort cost me GHS600,000 to buy. Even more than that is the case. I purchased stones. I brought pill loaders, excavators, and a lot of other equipment to help salvage the situation. I also bought a lot of other things. There are videos there, "Nii Commey complained.
He continued, "For visitors who came here, there used to be a sitting lounge and play area about five kilometers away." They danced and played football, but the sea has now taken over.
His situation is similar to that of Reuben Akakpo, one of the residents who is constantly in danger for his or her life and property. After moving three times, Reuben Akakpo was left homeless by the sea.
“This used to be my home,” he said, pointing to the collapsed building's foundation. "That also used to be someone's house." Everything has been reduced by the water. Everything is taken over by the sea. Reuben Akakpo described the devastating effects of sea erosion on coastal residents along the Dansoman coastline, stating, "Now just a lane of houses separate the sea from the main road right behind us."
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development facilitated the UNESCO & CIJ London Climate Change in News Media project, which led to the production of this report.
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I also bought a lot of other things. There are videos there, "Nii Commey complained.
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