The Mayor of Cape Coast, Hon. George Justice Arthur, has unveiled a bold vision to rehabilitate some of the metropolis’ neglected but historically significant landmarks as part of efforts to unlock their tourism potential.
The sites earmarked for restoration include the location where the historic Bond of 1844 was signed, the Military Cemetery, and Fort Williams—popularly known among indigenes of Cape Coast as the “Lighthouse.” These facilities, despite their immense historical value, have been abandoned for years and left in a state of deterioration.
According to the Mayor, the planned facelift of these heritage sites forms a key component of his eight-year development plan aimed at repositioning Cape Coast as a leading cultural and tourism destination in Ghana.
Hon. George Justice Arthur disclosed this at a ceremony to inaugurate the second cohort of Tourism, Development and Sanitation Ambassadors for the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly. The initiative is designed to promote environmental cleanliness, boost tourism awareness, and encourage community-led development within the metropolis.
Speaking at the event, the Mayor noted that Cape Coast’s aspiration to become a “green and death-free city” requires the active participation of residents. He stressed that the ambassadors are expected to play a critical role in advancing sanitation, tourism promotion, and sustainable development to complement the Assembly’s efforts.
He further explained that the appointment of the ambassadors comes with a level of authority and responsibility, urging them not to be passive but to take decisive action on sanitation, tourism, and development-related issues to help improve the quality of life for residents of Cape Coast.
Story: Nyamebeye Kofi Ansah Sasraku