North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is set to inaugurate the second phase of his housing project to accommodate constituents displaced by the Akosombo dam spillage.
The project, initiated to assist 300 victims, will be inaugurated by former President John Dramani Mahama.
In a post, Mr Ablakwa expressed gratitude to partners and highlighted the completion of the project in just seven weeks.
He reiterated his commitment to supporting all spillage victims, emphasizing solidarity and collective progress.
The controlled spillage from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams, initiated on September 15, 2023, became necessary due to heavy rainfall in the Volta River catchment, causing a rapid rise in the water level in the Akosombo Dam.
This measure was taken to prevent overtopping and to protect the dam’s integrity.
As of early October, the water level continued to rise rapidly, surpassing the maximum operating level of 276 feet.
Consequently, the VRA increased the spill rate from October 9, 2023, flooding several communities in the North, South, and Central Tongu District and the Ada East District.
Throughout this period, high-level members of the VRA and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) were present in the affected areas, assessing the impact of the spill and providing relief items alongside educational outreach on safety in the communities.