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Salakope and Agavedzi, two coastal communities in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, have been grappling with severe devastation caused by recurrent tidal waves.
In response to their recent plight, President John Dramani Mahama visited the affected residents, offering words of comfort and a firm assurance that the government is fully committed to resolving the crisis.
During his visit, President Mahama walked through the affected areas, witnessing firsthand the extensive damage to homes, livelihoods, and public infrastructure.
He engaged with displaced residents, some of whom have lost everything to the unrelenting waves. The president expressed deep concern about their struggles, emphasising that the government has not abandoned them.
Addressing the affected communities, President Mahama acknowledged their suffering and reiterated that urgent steps were being taken to provide both immediate relief and long-term solutions.
“I understand your pain and frustration. This is a heartbreaking situation, and I want to assure you that the government is doing everything possible to ensure that a lasting solution is found. You are not forgotten,” he stated.
“We want you to know that government has not forgotten about you, we are going to do everything possible to make sure that we ameliorate the plight that you are going through.”
The president emphasised that tackling coastal erosion and tidal wave devastation required a comprehensive approach, including the completion of the stalled Keta Sea Defense Project.
He assured the residents that advocacy efforts were ongoing to secure the necessary resources for coastal protection interventions.
Residents of Salakope and Agavedzi shared harrowing stories of how the tidal waves have displaced them, destroyed their homes, and disrupted their means of livelihood—especially fishing and trading, which are the backbone of the local economy.
source: myjoyonline.comwa
Yaw Boagyan
