The Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakar Mahama II, expressed solidarity with the victims of the Akosombo dam spillage during a ceremony.

The spillage has led to the displacement of thousands in the Volta region, causing the loss of homes and properties.

A delegation from the Volta region, accompanied by North Tongu’s Member of Parliament, Samuel Ablakwa, and youth from Gonja land, received support in the form of 300 bags of maize and 100 bags of rice for the Volta victims, along with 100 bags of maize for those affected in the Savannah region.

During the support ceremony, Yaa Naa emphasized the national significance of the disaster, urging collective assistance for the victims.

Zangbalun Naa Dr. Yakubu II conveyed the Overlord’s message, recognizing the substantial losses and acknowledging the prolonged recovery ahead.

He appealed to the government and benevolent organizations to sustain their support for the victims.

Speaking on behalf of the Volta region delegation, Mr. Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP for North Tongu, expressed gratitude to Yaa Naa for the support, underscoring its value to the people in the Volta region.

He assured that the distributed items would reach affected victims through established fair distribution processes and highlighted the adverse impact of floods on people’s livelihoods, appealing for additional support from benevolent organizations.