Accra Turf Club appeals President over Borteyman race course demolition
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What happened
The Accra Turf Club appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to intervene in the demolition of the Accra Race Course at Borteyman. Stakeholders, including jockeys, trainers, and feed merchants, staged a demonstration over the continued closure of the facility following the August 22 demolition. They are appealing to the President to regain access to the land and restore the course to resume their businesses.
From ghanaiantimes.com.gh
Why it matters
The closure and demolition of the race course are affecting the incomes of various stakeholders who depend on the facility for their livelihoods. The dispute involves the protection of property rights and an agreement between the government and the Turf Club.
From ghanaiantimes.com.gh
Who's involved
- BorteymanTown where the Accra Race Course is located and subject to the land dispute.
- AccraCapital city where the Accra Race Course is located.
- Government of GhanaThe government entity being appealed to regarding the land tenure dispute.
- Ghana Police ServiceLaw enforcement agency involved in the controversial demolition exercise.
- governmentThe governing body involved in the ongoing land tenure dispute.