Another tidal surge has struck Abutiakope, Aborigines Beach, and nearby communities in Keta, Volta Region, displacing hundreds of residents and causing extensive property damage.

According to Mr. Promise Kofi Baccah, the Assembly member of Abutiakope Electoral Area, the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, February 15. Numerous buildings were affected, and personal belongings such as televisions, refrigerators, and cooking utensils worth thousands of Ghana cedis were damaged.

"The tidal wave has left many people displaced, properties destroyed, and victims stranded," Baccah reported.

He added that the surge had also ravaged summer hats, coconut trees, and recreational areas along the shores. As a result, many residents have been forced to seek refuge with relatives, awaiting assistance from authorities.

“We no longer need any relief items, what my people want now is the construction of a sea defense wall to protect them from the tidal waves to save lives.”

The Assembly member highlighted that many affected individuals lost crucial livelihood assets, including farms, boats, canoes, and fishing nets, to the tidal surge.

He urged individuals, philanthropists, corporate entities, and the government to promptly address the situation to prevent further disaster.

The Ghana News Agency observed that some displaced victims had sought shelter with friends and relatives, while others were in the process of relocating to alternative communities.