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Public shows support for victims of Akosombo Dam spillage
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Some residents of North Tongu in distress
The Volta River Authority (VRA) on September 15, commenced the spillage of excess water in the Akosombo and Kpong hydro dams as part of its sustainability efforts.
The move has had devastating effects on people living at low-lying areas close to the dams in various parts of the country including communities in the Volta, Eastern and Greater Accra regions.
Essentially, persons have been evacuated from their homes, farms and businesses which were consumed by the excess water from the dam.
Over 40,000 persons had since been displaced with loss of properties and farms running into millions of cedis aside psychological and health issues associated with the spillage.
With public toilets, schools, mortuaries, churches, mosques and other amenities submerged by the spillage, rendering people homeless and relying on interventions from individuals and corporate entities for survival.
The media also assisted to raise funds for the victims with notable names including former President John Mahama and brother, Ibrahim Mahama, actresses Lydia Forson, John Dumelo, Fella Makafui, musician Edem, traditional ruler Togbe Afede XIV with companies like SIC, Standard Water, First Sky Group, Interplast, the Church of Pentecost and others joining to support.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has been instrumental with the provision of relief items to the victims and called on other corporate entities and individuals to support.
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly posing as a soldier and extorting money from unsuspecting members of the public at Ashaiman.
The suspect, identified as Bright Atsu Kudiabor, was arrested by the Ashaiman Police on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at about 7:00 a.m.
According to the Police, he was arrested at an area known as “I Shall Return”, where he was allegedly parading himself as a soldier and demanding money from people.
The Police said Kudiabor, who is an ex-convict, was initially arrested by personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service in Ashaiman with assistance from other members of the public.
A search conducted on him after he was handed over to the Police reportedly led to the recovery of a set of military camouflage uniform.
The suspect is currently in Police custody and assisting with investigations.
The Tema Regional Police Command said he would be processed for court after investigations are completed.
The Police urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone who falsely presents themselves as a soldier or a member of another security agency to deceive or extort money from the public.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, says the Volta Region holds enormous agricultural potential and efforts must be geared towards connecting farmers to the needed resources to unlock that potential.
He said focus must be on linking farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets to increase production, create jobs and build sustainable livelihoods.
Hon. Gunu made the remarks at the national launch of the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative (GHATSI) held at Anloga in the Volta Region on Tuesday, September 15.
The initiative, under the theme “Produce at Home. Feed the Nation. Export the Surplus,” seeks to boost local tomato production, processing and marketing while reducing Ghana’s heavy reliance on imported tomatoes.
The launch was attended by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, his Deputy, John Setor Dumelo, Feed Ghana Coordinator, Bright Demordzi, Members of Parliament, traditional leaders, MMDCEs, farmers and other stakeholders.
Mr.Gunu expressed appreciation to the Minister for Food and Agriculture for the support announced for the region, including two excavators, 200 cartons of organic fertiliser, and GH¢200,000 for Ms. Kuatudzo Esther Dela, a tomato farmer and processor from Ziope.
He described the initiative as an important step towards making agriculture a stronger driver of food security, job creation and economic growth in the Volta Region.
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