Ghanaian actor, entrepreneur, and politician, John Dumelo, has provided essential relief items to the victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage. These relief items, which include clothing, water, eggs, bread, and rice, were delivered to residents of farming settlements in the Volta Region who had to evacuate their homes due to the flooding. Additionally, John Dumelo offered shelter to these victims at his farm house, extending a helping hand to many he has collaborated with over the years.

"Yesterday I presented some relief items (water, fresh eggs, bread, slightly used clothing, Ghana rice) to some farming settlements (Torgome, Klamadaboe, Kesegakope) close to my farm along the Volta Lake. I have worked with some of them over the last 7 years. I have therefore opened up my farm house to them as extra shelter. God bless us all," Dumelo stated in a social media post on October 18.

The flooding and humanitarian crisis resulting from the spillage of the Akosombo and Kpong hydro dams have severely affected nine districts in the Volta Region. Communities such as Battor, Tefle, Mepe, Sogakope, Adidome, and Anlo have experienced extensive property damage and displacement of residents due to the rising water levels. Self-evacuation efforts by affected individuals and interventions from agencies like the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) have been ongoing. The situation has prompted various institutions and individuals to offer relief items to assist those impacted.

In response to the crisis, Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has emphasized the importance of reevaluating and possibly redesigning the Akosombo Dam to enhance its ability to manage spillage effectively and reduce the negative impact on communities and livelihoods. This proactive measure is seen as essential in light of the challenges posed by climate change.