Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has stated that victims of the Akosombo Dam Spillage have not seen any government initiative following the incident.
His comment comes after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during the 67th Independence Day celebration in Koforidua hinted that the government is still committed to aiding the victims of the Akosombo dam spillage.
“I must, at this stage, reaffirm Government’s continued commitment to providing support for victims of the recent, extensive flooding in downstream communities, in the Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta Regions, caused by the spillage of the Akosombo Dam last year – a necessary action which was taken to maintain the dam’s structural integrity. As set out in the 2024 budget, Government has set aside two hundred and twenty million cedis (GH¢220 million), of which eighty million cedis (GH¢80 million) has already been released by the Ministry of Finance, to support the ongoing rehabilitation efforts for the affected communities. Government will stop at nothing to restore normalcy to the lives and livelihoods of all affected persons”, the president said.
Discussing the issue with Selorm Adonoo on Citi FM on Wednesday, the North Tongu legislator revealed that he has yet to witness any government initiatives for the victims, but he hopes for the best because the President has made numerous unfulfilled promises.
“We welcome the news but I will cautiously say that let us see the results of that. There’s been so many promises by the president and we don’t see it on the grounds. So far I cannot confirm to you that I have seen any government project taking place on the grounds. It’s news we will welcome but I will be cautious because of the track record of this government and hope that that announcement of release of funds would translate on the ground,” he said.