Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, continues to offer his services to some residents in the Volta Region who have been rendered homeless due to the spillage of the Akosombo Dam by the Volta River Authority (VRA).
Since the unfortunate incident in October last year, Mr Ablakwa has been providing financial assistances and partnering organisations to offer shelter to the victims.
This time around, Mr Ablakwa exhibited his culinary skills. He was found preparing banku, a local dish in Ghana. In a number of photos shared, the MP while using the wooden spatula, stirred the corn and cassava dough.
In October 2023, the Volta River Authority spilled water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams to protect their integrity and maintain power supply.
This action led to floods in over eight districts, with North Tongu being the epicenter and approximately 12,000 residents displaced. Many victims, whose properties were rendered uninhabitable, are still living in tents due to a lack of accommodation.
To address this ongoing issue, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, initiated a project to build a shelter in Mepe for 300 widows, aged individuals, and single mothers.
As of now, the construction of the shelter is about 78% complete, and it is scheduled for handover in February 2024. This facility, serving as the second resettlement center in the constituency, comprises 50 rooms, washrooms, and an entertainment room designed exclusively for vulnerable women.