{"id":13339,"date":"2023-10-17T16:11:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T16:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/?p=13339"},"modified":"2023-10-17T16:11:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T16:11:01","slug":"i-shouldnt-be-here-because-you-dont-vote-for-me-prez-akufo-addo-tells-victims-of-dam-spillages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expressnewsghana.com\/?p=13339","title":{"rendered":"“I Shouldn’t Be Here Because You Don’t Vote for Me”- Prez Akufo-Addo tells Victims of Dam Spillages"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo, on Monday October 16,2023, entangled himself in a midst of controversy as he subtly reminded victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage in Mepe, Volta Region, that he had personally visited to offer sympathy, irrespective<\/strong> of their political affiliations.<\/p>\n

The flooding, triggered by the spillage from the Akosombo and Kpong dams, has compelled numerous communities in the north, south, and central Tongu districts of the Volta region to evacuate, leaving them with the difficult task of salvaging their possessions.<\/p>\n

The situation is dire, with even the staff of the Comboni Hospital forced to evacuate their quarters, seeking refuge under a pavilion. Patients have been discharged, leaving only 10 individuals in critical condition. If the water levels do not recede soon, they may also need to be relocated.<\/p>\n

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While touring the hard-hit districts, President Akufo-Addo assured the affected residents that the government would do everything within its power to resolve the crisis.<\/p>\n

He explained, \u201cMy visit here is a very simple one. It is to come and sympathise and commiserate with you about the tragedy that has occurred. When it happened, I was in America on an official business and the Chief of Staff called me in America about what had happened and we discussed what had to be done.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe agreed to establish an inter-ministerial committee to coordinate government response to the tragedy\u2026,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The president also pledged to provide further relief items to the flood victims. He disclosed that nine safe havens had been established in Mepe to ensure the safety of the displaced, and NADMO (National Disaster Management Organization) had supplied relief items to all those sheltered.<\/p>\n

Addressing the issue of destroyed farmlands, President Akufo-Addo assured that the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture would collaborate to devise a comprehensive solution to address the challenges.<\/p>\n

Despite acknowledging that he did not receive a significant number of votes from the region during the elections, President Akufo-Addo emphasized that he was present to sympathize with the people as the leader of the entire country.<\/p>\n

He urged Ghanaians not to politicize such incidents and reminded them of his commitment to serve all citizens, regardless of their political affiliations.<\/p>\n

He stated, \u201cWhen these things happen and government acts, politics does not come into the matter at all. When I took the oath of office as president, I took the oath as president for every single individual in Ghana, all people in Ghana, all districts and whether they voted for me or not, once I have taken the oath, I am the President of all the people so Togbe, I want the people here, beginning with you, and the elders to understand that when something like this happens and Government acts, Government is acting for Ghanaians, all Ghanaians.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI came here because Ghanaians are having difficulties and are suffering, and it is my responsibility to try and help. Because, if it is a question of counting who votes for me and who doesn\u2019t vote for me, then I shouldn\u2019t be here, because you don\u2019t vote for me. But that is not my concern. And, in any event, one day you will vote for me and my party.\u201d<\/p>\n

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