The people of Ketu South are once again battling the devastating effects of coastal erosion as tidal waves continue to consume their homes and farmlands, leaving many displaced and desperate for help.
Tourism Minister and MP for the constituency, Dzifa Abla Gomashie is worried over the worsening crisis, describing the destruction as an existential threat to her constituents.

“The sea is swallowing our land,” she lamented in a Facebook post, revealing that the destruction caused by tidal waves in recent weeks has been even more severe than previous incidents.
Ms Gomashie, who has been at the forefront of relief efforts, visited the affected communities alongside the Municipal Coordinating Director to assess the extent of the damage.

Following the visit, she swiftly engaged key government officials, including the Volta Regional Minister, the Minister for Interior, the Minister for Works and Housing, the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), and the National Security Advisor, to push for immediate and long-term interventions.
As part of the response, a delegation comprising the Volta Regional Minister, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) visited the affected areas to assess the situation firsthand.

In the short term, relief items have been distributed to victims on three separate occasions, providing temporary relief for those who have lost their homes and livelihoods.
However, with the threat of further destruction looming, the next phase of intervention involves evacuating residents at immediate risk.
The Chief of Agavedzi, Togbe Sewor, has stepped in to offer a temporary shelter for displaced families while authorities work to secure a more permanent solution.
Ms Gomashie expressed her frustration over the stalled Coastal Protection Project, which was initiated under former President John Mahama but has since been abandoned.

She confirmed that both the Minister for Works and Housing and the Minister for MESTI are actively working to revive the project and accelerate the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) initiative, which aims to mitigate the long-term impact of coastal erosion and safeguard communities.
The MP urged the nation to stand in solidarity with Ketu South and called for sustained prayers as her people navigate this crisis.
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