The District Chief Executive (DCE) of the North Tongu District Assembly in the Volta Region, Madam Victoria Yawa Amefadzi Doe, has warned self-acclaimed victims of the recent Akosombo Dam spillage against falsely claiming compensation packages from the government.
The DCE warned individuals who, without genuine cause, falsely claim to be victims of the disaster to receive aid or benefits intended for those genuinely affected.
Addressing chiefs and people of Mepe during a fundraising Mini Durbar, Madam Doe expressed worry over the massive loss of properties in the wake of the Akosombo Dam spillage disaster.
She assured that the process of delivering promised financial or material assistance to those impacted by the Akosombo Dam spillage flooding is in progress.
She noted that the government of President John Dramani Mahama is actively working on fulfilling its commitments to the dozens of affected flood victims in Mepe and other communities in the district.
She used the opportunity to express appreciation to the chiefs, queenmothers, and people of Mepe for sharing their numerous challenges facing the people in the area and assured her commitment to forward their concerns raised to President John Dramani Mahama to find solutions to address them.
Madam Doe requested affected flood victims in Mepe to send their records to the Assembly Member for Mepe Electoral Area, Honourable Amos Ahorsu Bolor, by the close of Monday, June 30, 2025, so their names can be added to the data collected on affected flood victims.
She stressed that the compensation committee would not give packages to any self-acclaimed or non-affected flood victims.
“If you know you are not a real affected flood victim, please don’t send your names to the Assembly,” Madam Doe cautioned.
The DCE’s warning comes as the chiefs and people of Mepe Traditional Area held a fundraising Mini Durbar on Saturday to kick off the 2025 Afenortoza.
The Afenorto Festival, also known as “Period of Rest at Home”, is the annual traditional festival of the Mepe Traditional Area, aiming to renew the sense of unity among the people.
Story By: Freeman Koryekpor Awlesu
