Ghanaian musician Ayigbe Edem has appealed to the government for a permanent solution to the recurring tidal waves devastating communities in the Volta Region.
In a social media post sighted by GhanaWeb on March 2, 2025, he expressed concern over the destruction caused by the waves.
He shared how he sent relief items to the affected residents the last time such a phenomenon happened and expressed sadness over the return of the tidal waves.
“I’m really worried because the last time this tidal wave thing happened, I, together with the Goget’em Foundation, went there with some relief items to show love to the affected people. So it’d be quite sad to see that the waters are back,” he lamented.
Edem called on the government, including President John Dramani Mahama and the regional minister to come to the aid of the affected communities.
“His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, please, we need your help in the Volta Region. The sea is taking our land. So, Honourable James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, My very good brother, Edem Agbana, and all the people, we need a permanent solution. So all the people in power, please, please help us,” he said.
This plea follows recent tidal waves that have ravaged areas such as Salakope and Agavedzi in the Ketu South Municipality, displacing residents and destroying properties.
The affected communities have long suffered from sea erosion, with residents urging the government to expedite the second phase of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project to safeguard their livelihoods.
Watch the video below:
The sea is taking our lands; we need a permanent solution,” Ayigbe Edem appeals, as tidal waves in the Volta Region continue to destroy properties pic.twitter.com/pBUae03djx
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