Governs Kwame Agbodza, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has said the communities affected by tidal waves in Ketu South do not need the declaration of a state of emergency at the moment.
According to the minister, despite the devastating flooding and damage, the people need a long-term solution to the issue rather than a statement of emergency.
He added that the government is currently working on providing long-term protective measures for the affected communities.
“I don’t know what goes into the declaration of a state of emergency. Of course, what I saw there was devastating, but I think the best thing we can do for the people living there is to go ahead and do the sea defence to protect them. That, I believe, can support any initiative along that path.
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“There are a series of things the government is going to do. All the key ministers have been there, so we are going to further discuss the other support system we need to give the people while we find a solution to solve the problem,” he added.
This comes after President Mahama visited the Volta Region to assess the impact of recent tidal waves that have displaced residents and destroyed properties in several coastal communities.
The tidal waves, which struck coastal areas of the Volta Region, have left hundreds homeless and caused extensive damage to homes, fishing boats, and farmlands.
Communities such as Keta, Anloga, Salakope, Amutinu, Agavedzi and Dzita have been among the hardest hit, with residents calling for swift government intervention.
Meanwhile, President Mahama has directed the Finance Minister to allocate funds for the commencement of phase two of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project to mitigate the flooding.
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