In the aftermath of the Akosombo Dam spillage, the residents of Kwahu Afram Plains South District, located in the Eastern Region of Ghana, have issued a heartfelt plea for assistance from the government and their fellow countrymen.
Their appeal underscores their deep concerns that relief efforts have predominantly focused on the victims in the Volta Region, where the spillage initially occurred.
The distressing situation has unfolded as over 2000 residents across 25 communities in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District grapple with the devastating repercussions of the flooding triggered by the Akosombo Dam spill. This reservoir, under the management of the Volta River Authority, unleashed a cascade of water that inundated vast swathes of this region, leaving communities in turmoil.
The Presiding Member for the Afram Plains South District, who also serves as an Assemblyman, Theophilus Avor, voiced the collective sentiments of the affected residents in an interview with Citi News.
He highlighted the urgent need for aid in this dire situation and emphasized that the people of Kwahu Afram Plains South District are in dire need of support to rebuild their lives in the wake of this crisis.
“I am only appealing to the general public that spillage did not only affect the people in the Volta Region…the heavy rain we have experienced this year has contributed greatly to this flood issue within Afram plains,” he said.
The plea from Kwahu Afram Plains South District serves as a poignant reminder that the impact of the Akosombo Dam spillage extends far beyond its initial point of occurrence.
It calls for a broader and more comprehensive approach to relief efforts, one that encompasses all affected regions.
As Ghanaians rally together to support their fellow citizens in their time of need, the appeal from Kwahu Afram Plains South District resonates as a call for unity and solidarity amidst challenging times.