The Member of Parliament for Wassa Amenfi East constituency in the Western Region Nicholas Amankwah has begun dredging the major storm drains in Wassa Akropong ahead of the rains.
The drains are heavily choked due to a cocktail of activities such as dumping of both biodegradable and non-biodegradable refuse into the drain whilst some use it as a place of convenience and this has resulted in the growing of shrubs and various plants that block the free flow of water.
The Wassa Amenfi East MP has hired an excavator which is currently desilting the Adankasa Ridge river behind the Wassa Amenfi Traditional Area Palace which spans through the Angola Annex and some flood-prone drains in the area.
Being executed by the members of Parliament, the exercise is part of measures to prevent the drainage systems in the capital from becoming choked during the rainy season.
It’s recalled that, in June 2023, several residents of water-logged areas in Wassa Amenfi East decried the destruction of properties and livelihoods caused by incessant flooding in Wassa Akropong, the Municipal Capital of Amenfi East in the Western Region.
The havoc caused by the flood made the MP visit those affected areas including the Akropong-China Market, Farmers, and Christ Apostolic Church to commensurate with them.
Thus, as part of measures to avert any unforeseen tragedy this year, Nicholas Amankwah has promised to carry out several interventions to curb flooding in his constituency.
Amankwah who is affectionately called ‘Home Boy’ told the media on Tuesday that some of his interventions included clearing some major drainages in the area.
He was therefore hopeful that his intervention would significantly reduce the impact of havoc caused by rains in the community.
Nicholas Amankwah added, that his office was very determined to make the Municipality safe for residents and visitors and ensure that no innocent soul or property is lost.
He then entreated his constituents to prioritize sanitation first in everything they do because their health is their wealth.
By// Kaakyire Kwasi Afari, Afeema FM.
Source// Obohnewsonline. Com
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