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Akosombo, Dam Spillage Wreaks Havoc Downstream

The Historic Resilience Of Gbi-Kpoeta: Protecting The Paramountcy Through The Ages

The Busia Institute for Rural and Democratic Development (BIRDD), a think tank that promotes rural development, democracy and youth empowerment,...

The Historic Resilience Of Gbi-Kpoeta: Protecting The Paramountcy Through The Ages

A beacon of strength and unity, this town has played a pivotal role in safeguarding its ancestral legacy, serving as the vanguard against marauding bands and maintaining a rich tradition of cultural heritage. The chief of Kpoeta, historically renowned as the war front-leader, has held an undisputed position, leading the charge in protecting the paramountcy of the Gbi state.

Akosombo, Dam Spillage Wreaks Havoc Downstream

Management of the Volta River Authority (VRA) are asking residents to "expect more spillage" as engineers at the hydro dam say they cannot tell when the exercise will come to an end.

The Sogakope Bridge is at risk of getting flooded amid the Akosombo Dam spillage.

Parts of the Volta region have flooded as a result of spillage of the Asosombo dam. Many residents in the three Tongu Districts and Anlo of the Volta Region have been displaced as a result.

The Volta Regional Director for the Department of Gender, Thywill Eyra Kpe, says effective collaboration is required to deal with the challenges affecting the progress of the girl child.