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By: Edward Graham Sebbie
The Board of Directors of the Tema Development Company Limited (TDC) has embarked on a working tour of key ongoing projects within its operational jurisdiction, in what marks the maiden inspection under the current leadership.
The inspection team, led by the Board Chairman and Member of Parliament for Tema East, Hon. Isaac Ashai Odamtten, visited several project sites including the TDC Towers in Community One, Site Three developments, the Italian Flats, Kaizer Flats, and the Community 26 Affordable Housing enclave.
According to Hon. Odamtten, the visit was to afford the board firsthand insight into the progress of ongoing projects, enabling it to tailor future development strategies that align with the company’s goals and the community’s evolving needs.
“As a board, it is imperative we understand what is on the ground to help us make well-informed decisions that will benefit Tema and beyond,” he noted during the tour.
The delegation also included Acting Managing Director Courage K.M. Nunekpeku and board members Elliot Gordor, Gabriel L. Ayesu Esq., Ebenezer Sam, and Awal Adam.
Community Expectations and Lingering Issues
However, independent investigations by VoiceAfricaOnline reveal that several individual property owners within TDC’s acquired zones continue to face unresolved issues dating back to the administration of former Managing Director Alice Ofori-Atta. These include land disputes, compensation concerns, and delays in documentation processing.
Some affected individuals are said to have reopened dialogue with the current management in hopes of more transparent and responsive engagement.
Kaizer Flats: A Lingering Controversy
One of the most contentious projects in recent memory remains the Kaizer Flats redevelopment initiative. Residents there had fiercely resisted an attempted eviction under the tenure of then Works and Housing Minister Francis Asenso-Boakye, citing the absence of alternative accommodation or meaningful consultation.
The demolition of parts of the structure—despite public outcry—left the area in a state of neglect, with the project stalled indefinitely. The justification then was that the flats were structurally unsound and needed to be replaced, a claim disputed by many occupants.
It took the intervention of then Tema Central MP, Hon. Yves Nii Noi Hanson-Nortey, to temporarily de-escalate tensions after distressed residents appealed to him.
As expectations mount, residents and observers alike are keen to see how the current board and management intend to address such legacy challenges, especially at a time when housing needs in Tema continue to rise.
