The Communications Director of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has offered support to some victims of the Lower Volta floods.

About 30,000 residents in communities along the Lower Volta Basin have been displaced due to the overflow of the Akosombo Dam managed by the Volta River Authority.

The floodwaters reached roof levels in various communities within the North Tongu, Central Tongu, and South Tongu Districts of the Volta Region. Additionally, flooding affected people in North Dayi, South Dayi, Keta, and parts of the Anlo district.

In his personal capacity, Mr. Ahiagbah presented relief items comprising 55 bags of rice, 15 bags of powdered soap, 10 boxes of Geisha soap, 20 boxes of noodles, and several boxes of sanitary towels to alleviate the suffering of the flood victims on Monday, October 30.

He sympathized with the community leaders and commended them for establishing a committee to oversee the distribution of relief items.

“You’re doing an admirable job, and it’s commendable that you've set up the Central Relief Administration Committee. This will help facilitate the distribution of the relief items," Mr Ahiagbah conveyed to the District Chief Executive (DCE).

He also urged the local assembly to actively participate in the "rebuilding efforts" to ensure effective coordination.

Accepting the items on behalf of the Central Relief Administration Committee, Divine Osborn Fenu, the DCE for North Tongu, informed Mr. Ahiagbah about the challenges faced in the relief administration process.

According to him, some individuals attempt to directly donate to the victims, thereby creating difficulties in the fair and equitable distribution of the aid.

Mr Fenu added that the victims have been cautioned against returning to their homes in communities where the floodwaters have receded until the buildings have been inspected for structural integrity.

“We have cautioned the victims not to return to their homes. We believe it is not safe until their homes have been fumigated, disinfected, and checked for their structural integrity," he stated.

He emphasised the necessity for a strategic plan to redirect the overflow from the Akosombo Dam into purposeful ventures like farming. This, he hoped, would prevent a recurrence of such severe flooding in the future.