
Coastal erosion in Volta Region: James Gunu declares ‘state of emergency’
The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu has declared a 'state of emergency' following extensive devastation caused by coastal erosion along southern Volta.
The sea, driven by high tides, continues to wash away communities along the coast in the Ketu South Municipality within the last 7 days.
Mr. Gunu described this occurrence as a threat to national security and called for emergency interventions to curb the destruction and ensure the safety and well-being of residents of the affected communities.
Mr. Gunu made the declaration at a brief meeting between members of the Volta Regional Security Council and officials of the National Disaster Manager Organization (NADMO) at Tokor in the Ketu South Municipality.
“I have actually made it a national security issue, houses have been...