By Nelson Ayivor
Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has cited land ownership disputes, legal challenges, and difficult terrain as key reasons for delays in resettling communities displaced by the 2023 Akosombo Dam spillage.
Speaking to the media during the Government Accountability Series, Mr. Adjei explained that while construction of new housing units has begun, progress varies across affected areas.
The Minister revealed that, in partnership with 19 District Assemblies, the Ministry has validated a total of 2,225 housing units to be rebuilt for flood-affected residents across four regions.
Phase One of the resettlement programme focuses on 1,010 units within three Critical Impact Zones in the Volta Region which are North Tongu, Central Tongu, and South Tongu districts.
“Site mobilisation and construction activities are currently ongoing at eight locations across the three districts,” Mr. Adjei said.
He highlighted progress in areas such as Agbetikpo-Ganyakope and Battor Aveyime, where construction has advanced steadily despite logistical and land acquisition challenges.
However, other locations, including Mepe and Nglorlekpoe, have faced setbacks. “Mepe and Nglorlekpoe have experienced delays due to unresolved land ownership disputes, legal challenges, and poor terrain conditions,” the Minister explained.
Across all sites, most construction work remains at the substructure stage, with progress heavily influenced by site accessibility and contractor performance, he added.
