President Mahama tours flood-hit Hohoe communities, presents relief items
President John Mahama begins flood assessment tour in Hohoe Municipality, presenting relief items to displaced residents.
President John Mahama has started touring communities in the Hohoe Municipality that were flooded recently, where he will assess the damage and hand over relief supplies to affected residents. The President’s visit is part of the government’s plan to evaluate the full scale of the disaster and work directly with people who have lost their homes. The floods were triggered when the River Dayi overflowed following heavy rains in the Volta Region, displacing thousands and damaging many houses across eleven affected communities.
Communities such as Bla, Galikorpe, Zongo Nima, Martvin Down, Segbedenu, Water Ways Down, Kpoeta, Atabu, Kledzo, and Panic Site have been worst hit. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) reports that 5,140 people have been displaced and 412 houses damaged across these areas. The visit gives both the central government and local authorities a chance to identify urgent needs and plan support for recovery.
Local officials and community leaders are expected to meet the President during his tour to highlight specific challenges faced by residents. The relief items being distributed include food, shelter materials, and other basic supplies to help families cope in the aftermath of the disaster.
The flooding has reignited discussions on how climate change is affecting weather patterns in Ghana, with President Mahama linking the increasing intensity of rains to broader environmental shifts. His administration has pledged to improve early warning systems and flood management strategies to prevent future crises.
The tour is also seen as a move to strengthen the connection between the Presidency and citizens affected by natural disasters. It forms part of ongoing efforts to ensure that government intervention is timely and responsive to emergencies.
The affected communities remain on high alert as rains continue in some areas. Residents are hopeful that the President’s presence will bring both attention and action to their plight.
The government has urged citizens to support relief efforts and cooperate with agencies like NADMO during the recovery period.
The President’s visit is expected to last several days, during which he will move from one community to another, taking stock of conditions on the ground and interacting directly with flood victims.
