A Rocha Ghana, an environmental Non-Governmental Organisation, which engages in scientific research, environmental education and community based conservation projects in 20 communities across six regions in Ghana, has called for the immediate suspension and investigation into alleged destructive activities within the core zone of Lake Bosomtwe in the Ashanti Region.
The call follows reports the NGO has received from residents of Abrodwum and surrounding communities about large-scale land clearing along the lake’s shoreline by unknown individuals or entities.
In a statement issued on April 14, 2026 A Rocha Ghana noted that similar activities have been observed in nearby communities, including Adwafo and Abaase, and feared that the destruction could extend to Abono, the gateway to the Lake.
It described the development as deeply worrying, since the affected area includes critical sections of the lake’s protected core zone, which is considered ecologically sensitive.
The organisation also highlighted the cultural significance of the Abrodwum area, which is home to the revered Abrodwum Stone, regarded as a spiritual centre of the Lake and an important site in Asante traditions.
Lake Bosomtwe is Ghana’s only natural lake and one of the world’s few meteoritic lakes, formed more than one million years ago. It was designated a UNESCO Man and Biosphere Programme reserve in 2016 due to its ecological and cultural importance.
The statement indicated that the Lake supports the livelihoods of over 70,000 people across about 30 communities through fishing, farming, and tourism, while also serving as a key site for environmental research and education.
Citing recent studies, which indicated shoreline recession and declining fish stocks, alongside the impact of illegal mining activities in surrounding areas, the environmental NGO warned that destruction within the core zone could have irreversible consequences for biodiversity and the overall ecosystem.
A Rocha Ghana has, therefore, made a passionate call for the immediate halt of all destructive activities in affected communities.
It further called for a full-scale investigation to be launched to identify and prosecute those responsible, and ensure stronger enforcement of environmental regulations governing the Lake.
“The preservation of Lake Bosomtwe is not optional. It is essential,” the statement stressed.
A Rocha Ghana described Lake Bosomtwe as a vital national asset with ecological, cultural and economic significance for which reason authorities must act swiftly to protect the Lake.
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