The New Patriotic Party Presidential candidate Nana Akufo Addo is calling for immediate supply of relief items to flood victims in the Eastern Region. He has therefore urged government to work closely with NADMO to ensure the needs of the victims are met. Five people have been reported dead after heavy down pour filled the Birim River beyond its boundaries and flooded several other communities. Over 50 houses have submerged, properties and farm lands destroyed, Regional Minister Dr. Appiah Kubi confirmed in an interview with Joy News. Nana Akufo Addo told Joy News: “It is a tragedy for all those affected and what you have to pray for these times is that they put their faith in the Almighty; continue to believe that even in the face of this disaster there are better times ahead of them.” He said all hands must be on deck to help the victims. “The public authorities must obviously do the best they can, especially NADMO, various Members of Parliament who come from the areas affected. All of them are to work together and make sure they can bring relief to those who have been affected by this big tragedy.” “I am just hoping that not only will the floods abate rapidly but that the urgent relief will be brought to those who are there, the displaced,” he noted, He further stated that it is about time that we sat down as a country to think about a lasting solution to stem such a tragedy from happening again. Source: Joy News/Myjoyonline.com/Ghana