North Tongu MP Inaugurates Housing Project for Akosombo Dam Spillage Victims
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, inaugurates the second phase of a housing project aimed at providing shelter for constituents affected by the Akosombo dam spillage. Former President John Dramani Mahama joins in the commissioning ceremony, marking a significant step in aiding those displaced by the VRA's spillage.
The North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is set to inaugurate the second phase of his project to house constituents who were rendered homeless as a result of the Akosombo dam spillage.
The MP has constructed buildings to house 300 of the victims.
Mr Ablakwa in a social media post today [Saturday, February 10, 2024], said the project will be inaugurated today by former President, Mr John Dramani Mahama.
He posted: "All is set for today’s commissioning by H.E. John Mahama of the North Tongu MP & Partners Safe Alternative Housing Project which will house another 300 VRA spillage victims.
Glory be to God and our amazing partners for what we have achieved after 7 weeks of construction.
I shall keep my pledge of leaving no spillage victim behind.
In this together, rising together."
What happened
The Volta River Authority (VRA) commenced water sp
illage from the Akosombo and Kpong dams on Sept
ember 15, 2023, due to a consistent rise in the inflow
pattern and water level of the Akosombo reservoir.
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