President John Dramani Mahama has stated that he is committed to addressing the plight of those affected by the controlled spillage of the Akosombo Dam, which occurred in September 2023. "We will also ensure that victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage are adequately compensated and that measures are taken to prevent such disasters in the future. "We all know that we are in a period of economic crisis, and fiscal room for massive infrastructure development is very limited.
However, we intend to use innovative means of financing to support the development of the economy." The disaster, which affected over 35,857 people, including vulnerable groups such as children, has left many communities reeling from the devastating consequences.
The controlled spillage of the Akosombo Dam, necessitated by rising water levels, had catastrophic effects on communities, particularly those in the Lower Volta Basin.
Homes, schools, and farms were submerged, displacing thousands of residents and disrupting livelihoods.
