Numerous Members of Parliament (MPs) affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Volta Region are expressing growing alarm about the rapid deterioration of the coastline in the region.

They contend that the government seems to be indifferent to the extensive damage taking place along the coast.

Since the beginning of the year, powerful ocean currents have washed away both businesses and residential properties, resulting in thousands of residents in the southern Volta Region being displaced.

A coalition of MPs, led by Emmanuel Bedzrah, the leader of the Volta NDC MPs, and Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minority Chief Whip, conducted visits to communities affected in the Anlo, Keta, and Ketu South Municipalities. During these visits, they emphasized the pressing need for action to address the crisis.

In an interview with Citi News, Governs Kwame Agbodza, an MP representing the Adaklu constituency, declared that the NDC's willingness to support the government depends on its commitment to including the Keta Sea Defense Project in the 2024 budget.

“I am told that the World Bank and the IMF have some arrangements with Benin and Togo for the West African Coastline Management Area Resilient Fund. Why is our country not participating in that exercise, why are we not applying for it so we can save the coastline of our shores?” she asked.