The National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) has offered shelter to individuals displaced by flooding along the Accra-Winneba Highway.

Speaking with Citi News, Robert Hackman, the Gomoa East NADMO coordinator, mentioned that his team is working with various agencies to address and prevent further complications.

“We evacuated people from their homes and sheltered them at the nearest Pentecost Church. I had a call from my director general and that of my regional minister that they are bringing in relief items. In fact, the contractor met us before the commencement of the work but unfortunately, this incident happened.

“I don’t want to blame him that much. I think it is natural but going forward, I think he [the contractor] is going to collaborate with us in any technical advice that we have to give so that together, we can make this work easier for both of us.”

More than 150 homes in Gomoa Mampong were impacted when sections of the highway collapsed following the rerouting of the Ayensu River by a contractor working on the Kasoa-Cape Coast Highway.

It is reported that over 2,000 individuals have been rendered homeless as a result.