Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has established a fund with seed money of GHS30,000 to assist victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage.

The MP embarked on a tour of the affected area on Thursday, October 12, to ascertain the severity of the disaster as well as commiserate families affected.

In a Twitter post, Mr Ablakwa shared photos of his interactions with victims he also provided free life jackets. The MP has made relocation transportation arrangements for the displaced individuals.

"Together, we shall survive this and bounce back happier and stronger," he noted while commending all his courageous constituents for the outstanding show of solidarity, compassion, and community spirit in helping each other survive this unprecedented disaster.

"I wish to render special praise to the youth who volunteered night and day to rescue the vulnerable and salvage properties — you are true heroes," he added.

Meanwhile, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged the Volta River Authority (VRA) to facilitate the relocation of individuals impacted by the floods resulting from the Akosombo and Kpong Dam spillage to higher ground before another round of spillage is carried out.

Due to the ongoing controlled spillage of the Akosombo Dam by the Volta River Authority (VRA), the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has been forced to carry out an emergency shutdown of its substation in Sogakope. This decision was made in the interest of safety to prevent the risk of electrocution, loss of life, and related hazards.

The flooding in the vicinity of the substation is a direct result of the controlled spillage, as announced by the VRA last month. The spillage plan includes both the Akosombo Dam and the Kpong Dam due to the consistent increase in the inflow pattern. Residents living along the Volta River and downstream were previously alerted to take necessary precautionary measures.

As a consequence of this situation, residents in Sogakope and nearby areas have experienced power outages. However, GRIDCo has assured the public that power will be restored once the situation improves.

Currently, more than 500 households are grappling with the inundation as residents desperately attempt to salvage their belongings.

The floods have already claimed properties valued at thousands of Ghana Cedis, including numerous buildings.

The VRA, in a press release says it has collaborated with the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) to offer support to communities affected by the ongoing spilling of water from the Akosombo and Kpong Dams through the presentation of relief items.