The Anlo Traditional Council says it is collaborating with relevant authorities to find lasting solution to the perennial tidal waves attack that affects some coastal areas in the Volta Region.

In a statement, the Council described the situation as a ‘wicked problem.’

The Council said it had been briefed on the plight of the affected residents.

“A delegation from the Anlo Traditional Council had visited the chiefs and opinion leaders of the affected areas. The delegation commiserated with the victims in various ways,” part of the statement reads.

“Again, we want to assure all indigenes of Anlo State of our resolve to find a lasting solution to this phenomenon,” it continued.

On Sunday, November 7, thousands of people in the Keta Municipality were rendered homeless after tidal waves swept through their homes.

Communities such as Abutiakope, Kedzikope, and Keta Central were largely affected and residents had nothing to salvage.

The frequency of tidal wave attacks along coastal towns in the country has intensified; a phenomenon some have blamed on climate change.

The Minister for Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has disclosed that the Finance Ministry will allocate funds for the construction of the second phase of the Keta sea defense wall.

According to Mr. Asenso-Boakye, the completion of works under the second phase of the project is expected to cover a minimum coastal stretch of 8km.

Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Asenso-Boakye said that, “the Ministry of Works and Housing knows the urgency of the second phase of the project to protect the other communities. To this end, the Ministry has commenced urgent steps to implement the second phase of the project.”

Meanwhile, the Keta Municipal Assembly has placed a ban on sand mining activities at its beaches with immediate effect and until further notice.

The Assembly says that the action was necessitated by the recent tidal waves disaster that had displaced many.

The Assembly believes that the ban will contribute to the fight against sea erosion.