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The Volta Region’s tidal wave victims’ resettlement efforts have drawn criticism from President John Dramani Mahama, who has called the existing plans insufficient and inappropriate.
His comments came after he visited Agavedzi and other impacted locations to evaluate the destruction brought on by recent tidal waves that uprooted more than 300 people and destroyed multiple homes.
Mahama blasted the ongoing relocation project, which is allegedly being funded by Ghana Gas, for being unsuitable for long-term living due to its location in a flood-prone area. For this reason, he demanded that the resettlement site be relocated.
“Before we came here, we went to the resettlement project that I believe or I’ve heard is being financed by Ghana Gas. I don’t think the project was well thought through. The work is shoddy, and even the area where the resettlement is being built is a flood area.
“And so if it floods, it will affect those buildings too, and so those buildings are not fit for purpose.
“There are two things we need to do start the building of phase two of the defence wall, but at the same time, resettle those whose houses have been affected,” he added.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
