At lest Nine people have died following a tragic boat accident on the Volta Lake in the East Gonja District.
Two people remain unaccounted for.
The incident took place at approximately 5:30 pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, between Sikakope and Mataiko along the Yeji to Congo route.
The boat, which was carrying 14 passengers, reportedly capsized due to adverse weather conditions.
Among the passengers, were women and children that lost their lives, while five males were rescued.
Rescue teams have recovered seven bodies, with one woman and one child still missing and presumed deceased.
No passengers wore life jackets when the accident occurred. Local emergency services are searching for remaining victims.
