He made this known when he inaugurated a Tourism Development Committee of the Assembly to examine existing challenges facing the sector and to propose strategies for enhancing the tourism potential of the municipality.

Mr Agboh said the move formed part of a broader vision to boost local tourism and create socio-economic opportunities for residents.

“Upon assuming office, I made a commitment to either expand or refurbish the Frederiksgave Fort, a monument that deserves preservation as one of the notable establishments within the Ga East Municipality,” he stated.

“When we achieve this, it could also generate revenue as a tourist site while serving as part of the legacy I hope to leave as the Municipal Chief Executive.”
He lamented the deteriorating state of the facility and the increasing levels of encroachment on the museum’s land, noting that swift and concerted efforts were required to address the situation and restore the site as a centre of national and international interest.

The MCE was hopeful that the restoration and promotion of those sites would attract both local and international tourists, thereby contributing significantly to the local economy and cultural preservation.

The 12-member Committee has Nii Apain Akoto, Dzaasetse of Sesemi; as the Chairman, with the members including Dr Johnny Andoh-Arthur, Lecturer, University of Ghana, Daniel Baah-Tenkorang, Municipal Planning Officer, Mr Dey Kukubor, Deputy Director, and Mr Peter Bah-Lano, Municipal Works Engineer.

The others are Nii Arddy Ankrah, Municipal Cultural Officer, Okunyin Boaz Orlan-Hackman, Public Relations Officer, Madam Vida Anyan McCarthy, Head of the Business Advisory Centre, Madam Abigail Nana Owusu, Assistant Director I, and Mr Edem Kwame Amoah, Assistant Director II.

Nii Apain Akoto, Dzaasetse of Sesemi, commended the MCE for responding to the long-standing concerns of the community, especially the persistent land encroachment threatening the museum’s existence.

“The most critical challenge is the wanton encroachment on the facility’s land, and we urge the Assembly to act swiftly to safeguard what remains of this historic asset,” he said.

During the Committee’s maiden meeting, members shared insights on practical and sustainable approaches to reviving not only the Frederiksgave Museum but also other underutilised tourist sites within the Ga East Municipality.

A roadmap was subsequently developed, outlining immediate and long-term actions.

These include the formation of a Sub-Committee comprising key stakeholders and indigenes of Sesemi, field visits to the museum site to ascertain the extent of deterioration, and the preparation of a comprehensive proposal for the refurbishment of the museum.

Some other key tourism attractions within the area are the Tamarind Trees, the Dakobi River, and the Abokobi community, often referred to as the “Vatican City of Ghana”.