Volta Region: NDC urges swift action to halt devastation from Akosombo Dam spillage

Volta Region: NDC urges swift action to halt devastation from Akosombo Dam spillage

The Volta Regional chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed grave concern over the uncontrolled spillage of the Akosombo Dam by the Volta River Authority (VRA).

The spillage has caused widespread devastation in 101 communities across five constituencies along the Volta Lake, raising serious concerns about the safety, health, and livelihoods of the affected residents.

James Gunu, the Volta Regional Secretary in in a statement, deplored the devastating impact of the uncontrolled spillage and the devastating effect on lives, homes, and essentials.

“We are not oblivious to the need to safeguard the Akosombo Dam due to excess water. But, what we have seen this year before the spillage is unacceptable.”

“In the past, VRA took the opportunity to engage in proper stakeholder engagements and sensitization of communities along the banks of the Volta Lake,” he said.

The NDC called on the Volta River Authority to halt the spillage urgently until adequate safety measures could be put in place.

The party criticized the lack of proper stakeholder engagements and community sensitization before the spillage, a departure from past practices, which left residents shocked and unprepared for the flooding.

“We urge the central Government to swiftly respond to this crisis. The affected communities are in dire need of emergency assistance that goes beyond individual efforts. Immediate relief is essential to prevent further harm to the residents,” the statement said.

The consequences of the spillage have been far-reaching. Power cuts have been experienced in the affected areas, impacting essential services such as healthcare. The Adidome Hospital, for instance, has been severely affected, leaving patients in critical condition. Moreover, transportation has been severely disrupted, with roads impassable, forcing residents to resort to boats and canoes, putting their lives at risk.

The following communities have been affected by the spillage:

(a). Communities in the Central Tongu District:

  1. Tsetsekpo
  2. Siamekome
  3. Awadiwoekome
  4. Ameamekor
  5. Ganakpoetorkor
  6. Zortikpo
  7. Dugame
  8. Old Bakpa
  9. Bekpo
  10. Kebegodo
  11. Afokope
  12. Agbotekakope
  13. Kebenu
  14. Atsemkope
  15. Akpokope
  16. Dokpo
  17. Dove
  18. Ahokope
  19. Atitekpo
  20. Aklamador
  21. Gbadakope
  22. Dentenu
  23. Dorgbadzikope
  24. Tuvorkope
  25. Akorkorlipe
  26. Vugodzi
  27. Taykope
  28. Ahokope
  29. Gbolofor
  30. Akuwakpoe

(b). Communities in the South Tongu District

  1. Vume
  2. Tademe
  3. Tefle
  4. Sokpoe
  5. Sokpoe-Tordome
  6. Anaosukope
  7. Fievie
  8. Fievie-Adidokpoe
  9. Xorlortsukope
  10. Adoafianyakope
  11. Sogakope
  12. Gbenorkope
  13. Detsawome
  14. Agordomi
  15. Yorve
  16. Agorta
  17. Kpontey
  18. Nutekpor
  19. Dalive
  20. Tuanikope
  21. Amedormekope
  22. Gamenu-Adidokpoe

(c). Communities in the North Tongu District

  1. Gblornu
  2. Klamadaboe
  3. Vome
  4. Sikor
  5. Dzimakorpe
  6. Memordzi
  7. Aveyime
  8. Battor
  9. Mepe
  10. Tornu Dorfor
  11. Asimekope
  12. Dorfor Kome
  13. Dorfor London
  14. Afaode
  15. Korsive
  16. Sayikorfe
  17. Husikorfe
  18. Titikorfe
  19. Kodome
  20. Tege love
  21. Kwamla love
  22. Abortia Sapa
  23. Torgorme

(d). Communities in the Keta District including the Keta township

  1. Kedzikope
  2. Abutiakope
  3. Vui
  4. Seva
  5. Atiavi
  6. Mamime
  7. Hagodzi
  8. Agorvinu
  9. Sonugbe
  10. Wenyagor

(e) Communities affected in Anlo

  1. Sakome
  2. Agorbledokui
  3. Bleamezado
  4. Trekume
  5. Dosukorpe
  6. Nyikutor
  7. Suipe
  8. Azanu
  9. Nyakpatsi
  10. Benadzi
  11. Penyito
  12. Kpordui
  13. Klomikpota
  14. Fiaxor
  15. Atito
  16. Genui
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