SOCODEF Demands Urgent Flood Relief and Lasting Solutions

The Sogakope Community Development Foundation (SOCODEF) has issued a strong press release calling for immediate action as devastating floods once again overwhelm communities in Ghana’s South Tongu District. Following intense rainfall that began at 4:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026, floodwaters rose rapidly to knee and waist levels in many homes along the riverbank. Areas including Sogakope South and Adutor were among the worst hit, with roads around Villa Cisneros Resort, Holy Trinity Spa, and Modal University College (Nurses’ Training) submerged, severely disrupting access and daily life.

The human toll has been significant. Basic schools and the Adutor Health Centre have been drowned, interrupting learning during critical BECE/WASSCE examination periods and limiting healthcare access at a time when waterborne diseases are surging. Agricultural livelihoods have been devastated, with farms of cassava, maize, rice, pepper, and okra completely underwater. Families who depend on these crops have lost their entire harvests with no immediate compensation or recovery plan in sight. Parliament reports indicate that South Tongu recorded the highest number of flooded communities in the Volta Region, affecting eight communities in total.

SOCODEF notes that these floods are not a new phenomenon but a recurring crisis rooted in obstructed natural waterways, buildings constructed on drainage channels, and the area’s low-lying geography. Previous drainage efforts have failed largely due to landowners refusing to release portions of their plots. Nearly three years after the Akosombo Dam spillage, many Tongu families continue to wait for proper resettlement, highlighting systemic failures in flood management and long-term planning.

In its call to action, SOCODEF urges the Government and NADMO to immediately scale up relief efforts by providing clean water, food, medical supplies, aquatabs, and temporary shelter for displaced families. The South Tongu District Assembly is called upon to enforce building regulations, unblock waterways, and begin urgent dredging of river tributaries and lagoons. SOCODEF also appeals to MPs, the Central Government, development partners, and NGOs to fund permanent flood control infrastructure and support health education and supply donations for affected schools and health facilities.

“Flooding is not just a rainy season problem. It is destroying our children’s education, our health, and our future,” said SOCODEF. The foundation stands ready to collaborate with the District Assembly, NADMO, GHS, traditional authorities, and all partners to coordinate relief and advocate for sustainable solutions. For media interviews or support, contact Wisdom Yaw Vinyo at SOGAKOPE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION via +233 24 352 5409/0534080920 or sogakopecfgh@gmail.com.