Salakope and Agavedzi, two coastal communities in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, have been grappling with severe devastation caused by recurrent tidal waves.
In response to their recent plight, President John Dramani Mahama visited the affected residents, offering words of comfort and a firm assurance that the government is fully committed to resolving the crisis.
During his visit, President Mahama walked through the affected areas, witnessing firsthand the extensive damage to homes, livelihoods, and public infrastructure.
He engaged with displaced residents, and some of them lost everything to the unrelenting waves. The president expressed deep concern about their struggles, emphasizing that the government has not abandoned them.
Addressing the affected communities, President Mahama acknowledged their suffering and reiterated that urgent steps were being taken to provide both immediate relief and long-term solutions.
The president emphasized that tackling coastal erosion and tidal wave devastation required a comprehensive approach, including the completion of the stalled Keta Sea Defense Project.
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