The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has appealed to the government, corporate institutions and the general public to provide immediate humanitarian support to victims of the devastating floods that have displaced thousands of residents in the Wassa area of the Western Region.
According to the MP, days of relentless rainfall have triggered widespread flooding across the Amenfi West, Amenfi Central and Amenfi East districts, leaving more than 1,500 households displaced while causing extensive destruction to homes, businesses and public infrastructure.
The floods have rendered several roads impassable, disrupted economic activities and cut off access to essential services, leaving many families without shelter, food and other basic necessities. Reports from the affected communities indicate that some residents have been forced to sleep in the open after losing their homes and belongings.
Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe described the situation as a growing humanitarian crisis that requires urgent national attention, stressing that immediate intervention is needed to prevent further suffering among affected residents.
She appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and relevant government ministries and agencies to swiftly deploy relief items and resources to the flood-hit communities.
The MP called for the immediate provision of food, medical supplies and temporary shelters, as well as the rehabilitation of damaged roads to restore access to isolated communities and facilitate relief operations.
“This is not just Samreboi’s fight; it is Ghana’s fight,” Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe stated, urging Ghanaians to show solidarity with flood victims by supporting ongoing relief efforts.
She also commended Dr. Richard Kweku Duah Nsenkyire, Managing Director of Samartex Timber and Plywood Company, for demonstrating leadership and compassion during the crisis, describing his intervention as a source of hope for many affected families.
Meanwhile, local authorities and emergency response teams continue to assess the full extent of the destruction as affected communities await additional relief and long-term recovery support.
Source: Newspyramid.com
