Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has disclosed that the resettlement of communities displaced by the Akosombo Dam spillage has delayed due to land ownership disputes, legal challenges, and difficult terrain at some project sites.
Speaking to the media during the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 28, Mr. Adjei said that while construction of new homes for some victims are at varying levels of completion, progress remains stable at some communities.
“The ongoing construction works are at varying levels of completion. While sites such as Agbetikpo-Ganyakope and Battor Aveyime have made steady progress despite logistical and land acquisition hurdles, others including Mepe and Nglorlekpoe have experienced delays due to unresolved land ownership disputes, legal challenges, and poor terrain conditions,” the Minister said.
The Minister disclosed that, in collaboration with 19 District Assemblies, the Ministry has validated a total of 2,225 housing units to be reconstructed for flood victims across four regions.
Phase One of the resettlement programme covers 1,010 units within three Critical Impact Zones — North Tongu, Central Tongu, and South Tongu districts in the Volta Region.
The Minister added that site mobilisation and construction activities are currently ongoing at eight locations across the three districts.
He highlighted areas such as Agbetikpo-Ganyakope and Battor Aveyime, where work has progressed steadily despite logistical and land acquisition challenges. However, other sites, including Mepe and Nglorlekpoe, have suffered setbacks.
The Minister added that across all project sites, most construction works remain at the substructure stage, with progress influenced by site accessibility and contractor performance.
