‘Govt committed to addressing difficulties faced by victims of Akosombo, Kpong dams’ spillage’
The District Chief Executive (DCE) of North Tongu, Mr Divine Fenuku, has asserted that the government is fully committed to addressing the difficulties faced by the victims of the Akosombo and Kpong dams’ spillage, ensuring that they can return to their normal lives.
He denounced any attempts to politicise the disaster, emphasising that it transcends party politics.
Mr Fenuku also said the government’s housing initiative for the displaced flood victims was currently underway in Mepe-Degorme and Battor, forming part of a broader recovery strategy until normalcy was restored.
He encouraged the community to have confidence in the government and to back its initiatives for development.
The District Chief Executive made this statement when speaking at a gathering of chiefs and residents of the Mepe traditional area over the weekend, marking the conclusion of the 68th Apenorto Festival, themed: “Rebuilding and sustainability of Mepe, post Akosombo Dam flood disaster.”
Mr Fenuku noted that while the government was taking strategic measures to address the challenges faced by the community due to the flood, some individuals were regrettably politicising the situation.
He said, 12,633 individuals were impacted by the flood across 21 communities in the district and were receiving various forms of assistance, including a school bus provided by the Volta River Authority (VRA) to transport students from Mepe-Degorme.
He said the government had shown love to the people of Mepe, the most affected as President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had visited the community and sympathised with the victims, and said the restoration measures government put in place would enable the victims to continue with normal life.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Mr Samuel Okudzeto-Ablakwa, said the Ghana Health Service had built a structure for a health centre for Mepe without equipment, and he had provided a complete set of medical equipment for the health centre to start full operation at the total cost of GH¢ 1.2 million.
Mr Okudzeto-Ablakwa donated GH¢20, 000 on behalf of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Mr John Dramani Mahama and also donated GH¢ 10,000 as his personal contribution in support of the festival.
Togbe Kwasi Nego VI, the Mankrado of the Mepe Traditional Area, urged the government to provide compensation for the victims of the recent flooding.
He emphasised the necessity for the government’s ministerial committee on the flood to prioritise a visit to Mepe, where they could engage in discussions with local chiefs and other stakeholders.
This dialogue, he said was essential to ensure that the victims receive the necessary and appropriate support
FROM SAMUEL AGBEWODE, MEPE
