President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stern warning to the Chief Executive and deputies of the Volta River Authority (VRA), stating that they will be sacked if another devastating flood disaster occurs due to mismanagement of the Akosombo and Kpong Dams.
Speaking during a national address to mark his first 120 days in office, President Mahama emphasized the importance of implementing recommendations from a committee set up to probe the October 2023 dam spillage.
The committee, chaired by former VRA Chief Executive Engineer Kirk Koffi, was tasked with investigating the causes and consequences of the spillage that displaced tens of thousands of people.
“I further indicated that if they are not properly implemented and another destructive VRA flooding occurs like in 2023, the VRA CEO and deputies must resign or be sacked,” the President warned.
The committee’s recommendations include establishing a Controlled Spilled Flood Plan, rolling out downstream engineering solutions, and enhancing emergency response mechanisms and coordination among key agencies.
The President described the 2023 flood disaster as a “man-made disaster” and reaffirmed his commitment to compensating affected families and rehabilitating flood-hit communities.
“The government would not tolerate negligence at the highest levels of state institutions,” he stressed.