Press Statement: Devastating Impact of Akosombo Dam Spillage

Following a field visit to the victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage, UPDI would like to draw the public’s attention to the dire situation that has unfolded in the affected communities. The spillage, resulting from a culmination of factors including rising water levels and heavy rainfall, has had a profound negative impact, and some positive observations highlighting the resilience of the affected people.