Flood displaced residents sleeping in schools and makeshift structures will have to endure bit longer.
This is because government is yet to take a decision on whether or not to relocate those affected permanently or put up more robust shelters to accommodate them.
Over the past two weeks, victims of the flood caused by spillage of water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams have called for government and donor assistance in resettlement efforts, amidst proposals by the Minority in Parliament for the relocation of the victims to the stalled Saglemi housing project.
Deputy Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, at a media briefing however indicated that tests are being conducted to determine if the affected areas are conducive enough for resettlement.
“People are there testing the water to see whether the places affected are still habitable. It is that information that will inform some decisions by the committee.”
She clarified that the safe havens provided for victims are temporary and any developments regarding relocation will be communicated if necessary.
“If the need arises and there is any advice that such persons should be relocated, we will come back to you to make such announcement upon advice”, she said.
The spillage of water from both dams which began on September 15, has caused widespread destruction, submerging homes, businesses, and loss of livelihoods in various communities.
Concerns persist about the ongoing spilagel, with many looking forward to its end.
Deputy CEO in charge of operations at the Volta River Authority, Edward Kenzo stated that, “There will be no additional increase of spillage. We are tracking the data that is coming. And we are going to control the gate per the data that we receive.”