A youth activist from Nukpesekope, a district within Keta in the Volta region, Mr. Wonder Setsoafia Deynu, has made an earnest plea to the Ghana Education Service (GES) in the locality, urging the temporary closure of schools.

His rationale is to ensure the safety and well-being of school children in communities affected by flooding.

Mr. Deynu, who also serves as the President of the Concerned Youth Association of Keta, emphasized the perilous nature of the situation, deeming it a matter of utmost urgency.

In a formal letter addressed to Gerhard Avudzivi, the Keta Municipal Education Director, Mr. Deynu pointed out that Keta has been grappling with an unprecedented and sustained period of heavy rainfall, resulting in severe flooding in the region.

"The floodwaters have inundated streets, residential areas, and have encroached upon the premises of the schools," it stated.

Mr. Deynu, who also holds the position of Deputy Constituency Communication Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Keta, additionally emphasized that the current circumstances had generated perilous conditions affecting children, school staff, and the general public.

“It was necessary to request from the Municipal Education Department to consider temporary closure of all basic schools within the affected areas in order to avoid any untoward situation.”

He further requested the GES to ensure that parents and guardians are kept well-informed about any forthcoming updates and significant decisions regarding the closure of schools, employing appropriate communication channels.

A tour of the coastal communities by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) revealed the extensive damage inflicted on numerous areas as a result of the Akosombo dam's discharge.

In the meantime, the submerged Keta Municipal Library has already been shuttered.