A man who was seen in a viral video threatening to become an armed robber if his shop was demolished by NADMO officials has rendered an unqualified apology for his utterances.
According to the man, he has received widespread criticism from the public, with some Ghanaians calling on him to apologise.
In a new video, the man expressed remorse over the incident and has since pleaded with well-meaning Ghanaians to help him get back on his feet.
He further appealed to Ghanaians for support as he has kids to take care of following his business being demolished, during the demolitions along the Kpeshie Lagoon.
In an earlier video yesterday, January 16, 2026, the man cried out as demolitions continue along the Kpeshie Lagoon.
According to the victim, he would become an armed robber if his business collapses.
Speaking in a viral video shared on X, the Victim of the Kpeshie Lagoon decongestion exercise boldly stated, “I am giving myself four years; if this business collapses, I will become an armed robber”.
The demolition was being carried out by NADMO with the support of the Greater Accra Regional Minister.
The demolition exercise involves the demolition of unauthorised structures situated along the lagoon as a protective measure to reduce flooding.
Some netizens reacting to his apology stated, “Think twice before u talk or act wen ur temper is high”.
Another X user added, “You can clearly see he isn’t a bad person. May God come through for each and everyone of us in this life Amen”.
“We understand his frustration. I just hope he gets the support he needs”, another X user added.
Meanwhile, Ing. Abdulai Mahama, a road and building consultant, has backed the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, and her team for the ongoing demolition of structures encroaching on the Kepshie Lagoon.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Tuesday, January 27, Ing. Mahama stated, “Thumbs up to the Greater Accra Regional Minister and the team for what they are doing. I don’t know the persistence with which Ghanaians move to fill lakes, streams and ponds. It looks like we don’t want them, yet the benefit of rivers and ponds is that, when we have a large volume of water, they accommodate it and release it gradually into the surrounding dry land.
“But the more we consume these lakes and wetlands, the more we expose ourselves to massive floods that will inundate the country. On this call, I want to applaud the Minister,” he said.
Watch the video below:
The man who appeared in a viral video during the recent NADMO decongestion exercise has apologised for his outburst, attributing it to distress after being affected by the operation.
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) January 27, 2026
He appeals to Ghanaians for support as his business faces collapse following the demolitions… https://t.co/6p8Go6aRjE pic.twitter.com/4nEtZY6AgE