Volta Region, Ghana — June 12, 2025
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has directed the Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (GMMB) to develop comprehensive proposals for the restoration, preservation, and promotion of Fort Prinzenstein as a key cultural tourism destination.
This directive came during a working visit to the historic coastal fort located in the Volta Region. The Minister, accompanied by the Director of Tourism, Dr. Geoffrey Tamakloe, and the Director of Arts and Culture, Mr. Divine Kwame Owusu Ansah, toured the site to assess its current state and identify strategic opportunities for revitalization.
Fort Prinzenstein, originally built by the Danes during the colonial era and later expanded by the British, has suffered significant structural loss due to coastal erosion. While much of the British-era construction has been destroyed, the original Danish portions remain largely intact. Recent efforts, including the construction of a sea defense wall, have helped to stabilize the site and prevent further erosion.
Despite this progress, Hon. Gomashie stressed that more needs to be done to transform the fort into a vibrant historical and tourist site. She emphasized that the forthcoming proposals from the GMMB should outline innovative approaches to reorganize and reimagine the space, enhance public engagement, and attract both domestic and international visitors.
“The preservation of our heritage is not just a duty; it’s a pathway to national pride and economic opportunity,” the Minister stated. “We must breathe new life into Fort Prinzenstein and open it up to the world through strategic development and promotion.”
Fort Prinzenstein stands as a powerful reminder of Ghana’s colonial past, and the Ministry’s renewed focus on its conservation is expected to boost cultural education and tourism in the Volta Region.
Source: Delassie Mabel Awuku- Public Relations Unit – MoTCCA
