Government Officials’ Remarks on Volta Floods Causes Public Reactions

The recent flood disasters resulting from the spillage of the Akosombo and Kpong Dams (volta floods) have prompted responses from government officials that have stirred public reactions. These floods caused extensive destruction across 11 constituencies in the Eastern and Volta Regions, prompting discussions from various quarters.

Akufo-Addo’s Comments During Visit to Volta Region

During his visit to affected communities in the Volta Region, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo made remarks that have been criticized. The President seemingly made light of the situation by joking about the voting preferences of the affected people.

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He stated that he would help regardless of who voted for him, saying, “And whether they voted for me or not, once I have taken the oath of office, I am the president of all the people.” Many viewed his comments as insensitive, given the scale of devastation.

Sanitation Minister’s Blame on Victims of Dam Spillage

The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Freda Akosua Oheneafrewo Prempeh, faced public backlash after implying that the affected persons were at fault for not evacuating when warned.

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She claimed that government agencies, including the Volta River Authority (VRA), National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), and Water Resources Commission (WRC), had educated and conducted simulation exercises to prepare the community for the spillage. She added that the affected individuals refused to leave, leading to their predicament.

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The Minister’s statements provoked frustration and disappointment among the public, who found her remarks ill-timed and unsympathetic to the suffering of those affected by the floods.

The flood disaster has prompted national attention, and these comments from government officials have fueled public reactions. The scale of destruction and the impact on affected communities have made it a significant and sensitive issue.

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Government Officials’ Remarks on Volta Floods Causes Public Reactions