In a show of solidarity with communities affected by the recent tidal waves in the Volta Region, President John Dramani Mahama has led a relief effort with a significant donation. His younger brother, Ibrahim Mahama, Managing Director of Engineers & Planners, contributed GHc100,000 to aid victims, while the Minister for Roads and Transport, Governs Kwame Agbodza, donated 250 bags of rice to provide emergency food relief.
President Mahama’s donation is part of a broader effort to support communities devastated by the tidal waves, which have rendered over 600 people homeless in coastal communities such as Salakope and Agavedzi in the Ketu South Municipality.
During his visit to the affected areas, President Mahama distributed food, relief items, and provided cash support to affected families. He also took the opportunity to witness firsthand the challenges faced by residents and reassured them of the government’s commitment to finding a long-term solution to the coastal erosion crisis.
President Mahama instructed the finance minister to allocate funds in the 2025 budget for Phase Two of the Berekusu Sea Defence Project, emphasizing his commitment to protecting these communities. He also expressed shock at the shoddy work done on a resettlement housing project in one of the communities, stressing the need for better quality work to support affected residents.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
