Member of Parliament for the North Tongu constituency, Okudzeto Ablakwa, has commended former Black Stars captain, Stephen Appiah, for donating to flood victims in the Volta Region who were affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage.
On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, Stephen Appiah, along with Wembley Sports Complex, donated items to the flood victims affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in the Volta Region.
In a social media post shared by Mr. Ablakwa, who received the items on behalf of the affected people, he expressed their gratitude to the celebrated footballer for his generosity.
He said, “The legendary Stephen ‘Tornado’ Appiah is not only blessed with exceptionally talented feet; more importantly, he is an amazing human being with an awesome heart,
Thank you, El Capitano, Wembley Construction & Nathaniel Attoh,
North Tongu will never forget your kindness,”
Background
The Volta River Authority (VRA) on September 16, 2023, started controlling the Akosombo Dam due to excess water in the reservoir caused by significant levels of rainfall.
According to VRA, dam spillage occurs when water in the reservoir reaches its safe operating level, necessitating the release of water from the reservoir to make room to accommodate incoming flows.
Following this action, thousands of people in North Tongu, South Tongu, and other areas in the Volta Region have been affected by the dam spillage, resulting in submerged houses, business disruption, disrupted electricity supply, and other catastrophes.
