The Upper East Regional Communications Director of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Peter Ayinbisa, has praised Members of Parliament from the Volta Region for their exceptional cooperation and unwavering determination in ensuring the safety of their constituents.
The Volta Region has been severely affected by widespread flooding, which has forced over 4,000 residents to evacuate their homes. The flooding in the Volta Region has been caused by the overflowing of the Akosombo Dam, leading to significant damage to homes and farmlands along the River Volta. This has resulted in the displacement of thousands of people and the disruption of essential services such as water and electricity.
In response to this crisis, Mr. Ayinbisa expressed satisfaction. According to him, Members of Parliament from the Volta Region have shown remarkable cooperation and a strong fighting spirit in their efforts to ensure the safety of their constituents. Their dedication and commitment to assisting those affected by the flooding is commendable.
The Ghanaian government has acknowledged the severity of the situation and confirmed that thousands of people in nine districts have been displaced as a direct result of the flooding. The Global Disaster and Coordination System, affiliated with the United Nations, has also reported some injuries related to the disaster.
Meanwhile, prior to the inundation, the Volta River Authority had issued advisories urging residents to relocate to higher ground. This recommendation came in response to the rising water levels upstream of the Akosombo Dam, primarily driven by heavy rainfall in the region.
Further expressing his view on his Facebook wall on Saturday October 21, 2023, Mr. Ayinbisa eulogize the contribution and the fighting spirit shown so far by the Volta Region MPs towards the welfare and safety of their people.
The Regional Communication Director further criticized Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Upper East Region for not been able to showcase such patriotism in the past when Upper East Region faced similar flooding disaster in the region.
“I truly like the fighting spirit of the MPs from Volta. There have been perennial flooding in parts of the UER over the years, I have never heard any voice from our MPs. Lives were lost, farms washed away, landed property destroyed etc etc. Do we really have people who represent us? Mr. Ayinbisa asked.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana
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