Tidal waves victims: We need sea defence wall not relief items

Victims of tidal waves at Agorkedzi in the Anloga District of the Volta Region are urging the government to construct a standard sea defence wall instead of temporary donation of relief items.

Many victims are still counting their losses after the Sunday 17 April disaster that led to the loss of property.

Raphael Agbanavor, the assembly member of the Atiteti Electoral Area, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that though situation seems to have returned to normalcy, it is high time the government stepped in to build a sea defence wall to protect life and property.

He complained that relocating the victims will not be appropriate as some have already moved to more than four locations.

He said, “Those here were moved from the Kporkporgbor community in 2014 to Fukpeve in 2016 and later moved to Fuveme before finally landing at Agorkedzi, which is also being destroyed.

“It is not a matter of relocation. The residents there are fisherfolk, who engage in fishing expedition as their source of livelihood. Moving them from here to a new place could cause disturbances in their daily activities.”

Agbanavor noted that the only school in the area, which was affected by the waves, has reopened but some parents are hesitant to send their wards back to school because of fear of a possible recurrence.

Philip Bokorga, the director of the National Disaster Management Organisation in Anloga, told the GNA that his team has assessed the situation and reported to the appropriate authorities for action.

Meanwhile, Seth Yormewu, the Anloga District chief executive, has urged the affected victims to remain calm whilst the government works to find a solution.

The GNA also observed that some areas along the shores at Keta are affected by the tidal waves.

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