Government to begin payment of compensation to Akosombo Dam spillage victims – Volta Regional Minister

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, announced that the government will begin paying compensation to victims of the 2023 Akosombo Dam spillage before year-end. President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Finance Minister to release funds for the compensation, according to Mr. Gunu, who spoke to Adom News following the 3rd Volta Regional Coordinating Council meeting on August 20, 2026.

The Regional Minister also outlined plans to address power challenges in the Volta Region, stating that GRIDCo plans to establish a sub-station at Adaklu to provide Ho with a more reliable power supply. Additionally, 306 communities in the region are set to benefit from a special electricity connectivity initiative in collaboration with the Energy Ministry.

Plans to establish a sub-station at Ada to ease pressure on the Accra grid and improve power reliability were also announced. In terms of industrial development, the government has secured a strategic investor for Volta Textiles Limited, with the company expected to resume operations and source cotton from Benin. The Volta Economic Corridor project and the regional cultural centre are also progressing, with the government taking steps to complete both.

Progress in other sectors, such as water and sanitation, was highlighted, with 184 boreholes being drilled and mechanised, 62 of which have already been completed. The government's Big Push road projects and sea defence projects are also underway, with the latter about 40% complete. The government is targeting completion of several major projects by 2028.

The Aflao Market project is also in advanced stages, with feasibility studies and design works completed, and a 30-million-dollar grant from the Chinese government secured for the project. The Minister addressed education and healthcare disparities, calling for support to bridge the teacher gap and improve academic performance. The Mahama Care programme was commended for helping non-communicable disease patients avoid the financial burden of medical bills.

The Regional Coordinating Council adopted a resolution to address teacher distribution disparities, urging residents to maintain peace and unity to attract investment and accelerate development.