Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State in the Volta Region, appealed for compensation for the communities affected by the Akosombo and Kpong Dams spillage. The purpose of this request is to alleviate the losses suffered by the residents, including damage to their properties and disruption to their livelihoods.
Togbe Afede stressed that the spillage, which could have been prevented by the Volta River Authority (VRA), has caused significant harm to the communities. He pointed out that simply informing people about an imminent spillage is insufficient, especially when residents have not experienced such events in many years. Consequently, the compensation appeal arises from the understanding that those impacted could not have predicted the sudden flooding of their homes.
Togbe Afede XIV made this appeal after visiting the affected communities in the three Tongu Districts on Saturday, October 21, 2023
During his visit, he extended his sympathies to the victims for their losses, emphasizing the importance of implementing a more regulated approach to prevent future spillages and prioritize the well-being of downstream communities.
He also emphasized the necessity of holding someone accountable for the incident, stating that there should be acceptance of responsibility and compensation for the affected individuals who have lost their properties and livelihoods, beyond the mere provision of relief items.
As part of his trip, Togbe Afede XIV held meetings with the chiefs of the affected communities to offer his support, assuring them that they were not facing their struggles alone.
On behalf of the Asogli State, he presented a donation of GHS100,000.00 to help alleviate the suffering of those affected.
On Monday, October 23, 2023, Members of Parliament (MPs) for the South Tongu and Central Tongu Constituencies, Wisdom Kobena Woyome and Alex Gabby Hotordze respectively, received a donation. The donation was given by Togbe Afede XIV, along with the Chief (Dufia) of Adidome, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, and other elders from the Central Tongu District who were present to accept it.
In response to Togbe Afede’s generous gesture, Togbe Kakaklolo V expressed gratitude and proposed the establishment of a National Disaster Management Fund. This fund would provide support to the riverine communities that have made sacrifices over the years for the construction of dams, which supply electricity to Ghana.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana
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