The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has provided a total of GH¢132,000, along with food supplies and sanitation equipment, to flood victims in Avenor, Circle Neoplan Station, North Kaneshie, and Bubuashie. This initiative is part of the immediate relief efforts following the recent heavy rainfall that impacted numerous households and communities within the metropolis.
The comprehensive support package included GH¢130,000 in direct cash contributions to the affected communities, an additional GH¢2,000 allocated to a shop owner for vacating a drainway, 31 boxes of cooking oil containing 372 bottles, 120 bags of rice comprising 600 pieces of 25 kg bags, as well as eight wheelbarrows and eight shovels to assist the impacted residents and facilitate clean-up operations.
In Avenor, the Mayor allocated GH¢50,000, 20 boxes of cooking oil, 300 bags of 25 kg rice, five wheelbarrows, and five shovels.
At Circle Neoplan Station, Allotey contributed GH¢30,000, four boxes of cooking oil, 75 pieces of 25 kg rice, three wheelbarrows, and three shovels to aid flood victims and assist in the removal of debris from the area.
The Mayor also visited North Kaneshie, including the Swanlake community and Ahonfe Close, where he provided GH¢20,000, four boxes of cooking oil containing 48 bottles, and 100 pieces of 5 kg bags of rice to the affected residents.
In Bubuashie Attico on Kanto Street within the Bubui Electoral Area, Hon. Allotey presented GH¢30,000, three boxes of cooking oil containing 36 bottles, and 125 pieces of 5 kg bags of rice, which were received by the community leader, Stella Yanky, on behalf of the affected residents.
During his interactions with the victims, Allotey stated that the donations were made on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), and the Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Hon. Ernest Adomako, to express sympathy for the affected residents and assist them in managing the immediate consequences of the disaster.
He stated that the Assembly had recognized the challenges faced by residents, which included the destruction of mattresses, cooking utensils, food supplies, and other personal belongings. He added that the AMA would return with further assistance after conducting a thorough assessment of the households impacted.
Allotey mentioned that the AMA had supplied compactors to remove waste from the affected areas at no cost and had sent sanitation personnel to aid in the clean-up efforts. He urged residents to refrain from disposing of waste in gutters and drains, as such practices obstruct drainage systems and exacerbate flooding.
He reassured residents that the Assembly would persist in collaborating with community leaders and relevant agencies to clear drains, eliminate blockages, and implement strategies to mitigate flooding in the impacted regions.
The Mayor encouraged the affected residents to stay united and work alongside their community leaders to ensure that the relief supplies were distributed equitably to those in greatest need.
The Assembly Member for the Avenor Electoral Area, Hon. Alfred Asiedu Adjei, expressed gratitude to the Mayor, President Mahama, the MP, and the AMA for their prompt response to the community’s challenges.
He noted that the rice, cooking oil, cash, and sanitation equipment would significantly aid the affected families and assist the community in initiating the recovery process.
