More than a hundred Liberians residing at Buduburam have been left homeless following a demolition exercise in the area on Tuesday. The demolition was conducted to make way for the construction of a market and to relocate street traders, facilitating the construction of a dual-carriage road.

Traditional leaders of Gomoa Fetteh, where Buduburam is located, explained that the exercise aimed to address concerns about the area being a hotspot for armed robbery, drug addiction, and prostitution. However, some Liberian residents claimed they received no prior notice of the eviction.

Residents recounted waking up to the sound of excavators demolishing their houses, leaving many unable to salvage their belongings. One resident lamented the lack of communication, stating that all their possessions were destroyed without warning.

Another affected resident appealed to the government to intervene, highlighting the dire situation faced by those displaced. The Buduburam Liberian Camp was previously scheduled for demolition in 2021 but was postponed after residents voiced concerns about being left homeless.

The Executive Secretary of the Ghana Refugee Board, Mr. Tetteh Padi, had visited the area in 2021 and indicated that renovations were planned for the refugee camp in the Western Region. He assured residents that they would be relocated once suitable shelters were prepared. However, the demolition proceeded, leaving many residents without homes.