Hundreds of residents at Abutiakope, Aborigines Beach, and its surrounding communities in Keta, Volta Region, have been displaced by another emerging tidal surge.
The surge resulted in damage to many buildings and personal belongings such as televisions, refrigerators, and cooking utensils, among others, worth thousands of Ghana cedis.
The Assembly member of Abutiakope Electoral Area, Mr. Promise Kofi Baccah, stated that the incident occurred during the early hours of Thursday, February 15.
“Many people have been displaced, properties destroyed, and victims are now stranded,” he stated.
Mr. Baccah mentioned that the tidal wave had also destroyed summer hats, coconut trees, and other recreational areas at the shores. He added that hundreds of residents who were rendered homeless were seeking refuge with their relatives, as rescue efforts from the authorities had not yet reached them.
“We no longer need any relief items, what my people want now is the construction of a sea defense wall to protect them from the tidal waves to save lives.”
The Assembly member also noted that several stranded victims lost their sources of livelihood, such as farms, boats, canoes, and nets to the tidal wave. He appealed to individuals, philanthropists, corporate entities, and the government to urgently address the situation to avoid any unforeseen disaster.
Some victims were observed living with friends and relatives, while others were relocating to other communities.