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Live after tidal waves …victims put pieces together
Having lost their property to the recent tidal waves in some parts of the Volta Region, the victims are gradually recovering from the devastating effects of the waves. Notwithstanding the pain they are going through in these trying times, the residents of over 14 affected communities in the Ketu South Municipality and Anloga District are putting the pieces together to get safe places to lay their heads. Most of the displaced families in their thousands are currently sleeping in makeshift structure in churches while others stay with friends.
•The destructive stom have threatened livelihoods •The devastation affected some school blocks The disaster have complicated the lives of victims •Access to decent shelter has become difficult •Many building could not stand the waves •Some residents have lost their shelter
The affected communities are Atokor, Amutinu, Dzita, Fuveme, Akplorwortor, Agbledomi, Atsiteki, Anyanui and Salakorpe. Togbe Hatsu III, Chief of Dzita speaking to The Spectator that many communities at the shore had been covered by the sea due to the rising sea level which put pressure on the area. He said, many communities had submerged and some favourite fishing spots that were once on solid ground could be reached only by canoe. “The rising seas have devoured our land, higher temperatures have also changed how we fish and destructive storm threatening our livelihood”, he said. Togbe Hatsu III said that the floods had disrupted the lives of the people thus making access to potable water and decent shelter very difficult, and stated further that this could likely worsen and complicate the situation of the victims in their current location between the Lagoon and the Sea. He pleaded with the Government and other organisations to come to the aid of the people by providing them with a school building and health centre.
By Geoffrey Buta
Ghana’s singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah, has released a video for his new song dubbed ‘Increase’. The video was directed and shot by renowned director, Sky Web.
The motivational video exhibits captivating dance moves, set against the vibrant and beautiful city of Accra. Prophet Atarah co-wrote the song with Nana Boateng.
Touching on the message during an interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, he said, ‘Increase’ is a motivational song telling people not to give up in their present situation. According to him, with determination and a relentless desire to succeed, God will make everything beautiful.
“As you trust in God’s plan, remember that ‘INCREASE’ is on the way. Just as seeds grow into harvest, your faith is growing into abundance. God’s got you, and His increase is surrounding you,” he added.
Prophet Atarah resigned from the military band in 2006 after an encounter with God to start his prophetic ministry and commenced his music journey about four years ago.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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President John Dramani Mahama, in in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has made donations on behalf of the people of Ghana to Jamaica, Sudan and Cuba to support those countries as they struggle to rebuild.
On behalf of Ghana, he donated over 2,400 bags of made-in-Ghana rice, assorted clothes, mattresses, made-in-Ghana cocoa products, bags of sugar, polytanks and other essential items to the victims of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica , Cuba , and the people of Sudan suffering from war.
The decision stems from Ghana’s solidarity with the affected compatriots.
President Mahama in his address during the presentation at the presidency, said the humanitarian items were worth GHC10 million.
He said 50 percent of the items will go to Jamaica, 30 percent to Cuba, and 20 percent to the International Red Cross for their camps in Sudan.
President Mahama said they appealed to private individuals among others who generously contributed towards the humanitarian course.
Foreign Affairs minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa expressed the country’s appreciation to institutions and private individuals who supported in raising the items.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
