{"id":4490,"date":"2025-03-07T03:20:48","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T03:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voltaregion.gov.gh\/?p=4490"},"modified":"2025-03-08T03:23:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T03:23:49","slug":"president-mahama-visits-tidal-waves-victims-in-volta-region-pledges-swift-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voltaregion.gov.gh\/index.php\/president-mahama-visits-tidal-waves-victims-in-volta-region-pledges-swift-action\/","title":{"rendered":"President Mahama Visits Tidal Waves Victims in Volta Region, Pledges Swift Action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, on 6<sup>th<\/sup> March 2025, visited victims of the recent tidal waves disaster in Agavedzi, Salakofe, and Amutinu to assess the extent of the devastation and expressed his solidarity with the affected communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accompanied by key government officials and Members of Parliament, President Mahama assured residents of immediate intervention to alleviate their suffering. Among his entourage were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hon. James Gunu \u2013 Volta Regional Minister<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa \u2013 MP for North Tongu and Minister for Foreign Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kwame Governs Agbodza \u2013 MP for Adaklu and Minister for Roads and Highways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edem Agbana \u2013 MP for Ketu North<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maxwell Lukutor \u2013 MP for South Tongu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joycelyn Tetteh \u2013 MP for North Dayi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Murtala Mohammed \u2013 MP for Tamale Central and Minister for Science and Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eric Adjei \u2013 Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prof. Naana Ama Browne Klutse &#8211; CEO for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Commitment to Long-Term Solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Mahama reassured the victims that his government remains committed to finding a lasting solution to the recurrent tidal waves crisis. He announced that Phase 2 of the Blekusu Sea Defense Project, which will cover Agavedzi, Salakofe, and Amutinu, will be included in the national budget set to be released in the coming days. Additionally, he promised to provide decent accommodation for those displaced by the disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support for Affected Residents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The President also highlighted some of the relief efforts and donations made by key personalities and organizations to support the victims:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kwame Governs Agbodza (Minister for Roads and Highways) \u2013 250 bags of rice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ibrahim Mahama \u2013 GHC 100,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NADMO \u2013 Several relief items, including 500 bags of rice, 200 cartons of cooking oil, 100 cartons of soap, 30 cartons of mosquito coils, 300 blankets, 300 plastic buckets, cups, and plates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Volta Caucus of MPs in Parliament \u2013 GHC 100,000<br>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Concerns Over Ghana Gas Project<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During his tour of the affected areas, President Mahama also inspected the ongoing Ghana Gas Project and raised serious concerns over its execution. He noted that the contractors had done shoddy work, questioning the quality and durability of the project. Additionally, he pointed out that the site where the building had been constructed is prone to flooding, especially during the rainy season, which could pose serious risks in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Community Response<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents welcomed the President\u2019s visit with gratitude and expressed hope that the promised interventions would be swiftly implemented to prevent further devastation. They called for urgent government action to protect their homes and livelihoods from future tidal waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this visit, President Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to the people of the Volta Region, pledging that his administration will prioritize their safety, infrastructure needs, and overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"298\" data-attachment-id=\"4418\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/voltaregion.gov.gh\/index.php\/national-ambulance-service-calls-on-volta-regional-minister-seeks-support\/img-20250308-wa0066\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/voltaregion.gov.gh\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250308-WA0066.jpg?fit=448%2C298&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"448,298\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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