The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has initiated legal proceedings against the government to secure compensation for all victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage.

The incident, which occurred in September 2023, displaced thousands of residents in the Lower Volta Basin and severely affected local farmlands and livelihoods.

Speaking to supporters during a victory walk organized by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in his constituency, Ablakwa reiterated his commitment to fighting for the rights of those affected. He stressed that the government's promised compensation must be fulfilled.

“I have been assuring my constituents that we shall not forsake them, we shall not abandon them. All the victims of the [Volta River Authority] VRA’s spillage, we will not rest until every single one of them is fully compensated,” he stated.

Ablakwa emphasized the devastating consequences of the spillage, urging the government to act swiftly to provide relief to those who have lost their homes and means of livelihood. He vowed to continue advocating for the affected residents until they receive proper compensation.

“And we are initiating legal action to make sure that we compel the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government, a government that has abdicated, a government that has neglected the needs of the people, we will compel them to wake up to their responsibilities, and we will not rest until all my constituents are fully and duly compensated," he declared.