Former General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Dr. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, has called for accountability regarding the scale of the damage resulting from the controlled water release from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams.
He emphasised that those accountable for the spillage should be held responsible.
The Volta River Authority (VRA) initiated the controlled water release on September 15, 2023, in response to a sustained increase in the inflow pattern and water level of the Akosombo reservoir.
This action resulted in the flooding of numerous homes in various areas, including South Tongu, North Tongu, Central Tongu, and Asuogyaman.
In an interview with Citi News, Rev. Dr. Opuni Frimpong underscored the necessity of identifying the consultants responsible for conducting feasibility studies and assessments of the anticipated consequences of the spillage.
“We need to find out who the consultants were who did the feasibility studies and what impacts they were expecting for this spillage,” he stated.
He emphasised the importance of holding individuals accountable for the consequences that people in parts of Ghana are currently facing, stating, “We need to let people take responsibility for their actions. We cannot let this pass.”