Akosombo Dam Spillage: Housing Ministry demands extra GH¢200m for resettlement programme

The Minister of Works and Housing has requested additional funding to address phase one of the Akosombo Dam spillage resettlement program.

The government initially allocated GH¢200 million, but an additional GH¢200 million is needed to cover consultancy fees and land compensation, bringing the total projected cost to GH¢600 million.

Chief Director Rev. Stephen Yaw Osei emphasized that to complete the resettlement within a year, the full amount is necessary.

If extended to two or three years, an extra GH¢200 million per year will be required.

The Ministry is prioritizing affected homes and seeks the funds to expedite the process.