The Member of Parliament for Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has made a passionate appeal to government, institutions, and the general public following devastating floods that have displaced thousands of residents across Samreboi and surrounding communities in the Western Region.
In a devout statement addressed to the government, the MP described the situation as a “humanitarian catastrophe” affecting communities in Amenfi West, Amenfi Central, and Amenfi East districts after days of relentless rainfall submerged homes, destroyed properties, and disrupted economic activities.
According to her, more than 1,500 households have been displaced as floodwaters continue to wreak havoc across the affected areas.
She noted that several roads have become impassable, businesses have shut down, and many families are currently stranded without food, shelter, or medical assistance.
“We stand together today, brokenhearted, as we witness a humanitarian catastrophe in Samreboi and the entire Amenfi West, Amenfi Central, and Amenfi East districts in Ghana’s Western Region,” the MP stated.
She painted a grim picture of the suffering in the affected communities, indicating that parents and children are being forced to sleep in the open while many residents struggle to access basic necessities.
The lawmaker further disclosed that lives have been lost, with despair and uncertainty spreading across the flood-hit areas.
The MP used the opportunity to commend the Managing Director of Samartex Timber and Plywood, , for what she described as his selfless leadership and support during the crisis.
She, however, stressed that individual efforts alone would not be enough to address the scale of the disaster and therefore called for immediate intervention from the central government.
The Amenfi Central legislator specifically appealed to President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, as well as key ministries including the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Natural Resources, the Ministry of Defence, and the Ministry of Education to urgently respond to the crisis.
She called for the rapid deployment of emergency relief measures, including food supplies, medical support, and road clearance operations to restore access to affected communities and prevent further suffering.
“We need roads cleared, food supplies, medical assistance, and a coordinated plan to save lives and rebuild,” she emphasized.
The MP further urged the public to view the flooding crisis as a national concern rather than a problem limited to the Western Region.
“This is not just Samreboi’s fight; it is Ghana’s fight,” she stated, appealing to citizens, organizations, and state institutions to support relief efforts aimed at assisting affected families.
As floodwaters continue to affect communities within the Wassa enclave, concerns are mounting over worsening humanitarian conditions, especially for vulnerable groups including children, the elderly, and pregnant women.
Residents and local leaders are now hoping for swift government intervention to provide immediate relief and begin reconstruction efforts in the affected communities.
By 1960news.com
