A powerful rainstorm, accompanied by strong winds, tore through Kadjebi township and surrounding communities on February 20 and 21, leaving many homes damaged and residents struggling to recover.
The storm, described by locals as one of the worst in decades, ripped off roofs, destroyed buildings, and displaced several families across the district.
Victims Share Their Plight
Mr. John Dumor, a resident of Cocoa Market, expressed deep distress over the disaster, saying he urgently needed financial assistance to purchase roofing sheets and wood to repair his home.
“In my over 40 years of living in Kadjebi, I have never witnessed such destruction. This storm has severely affected my livelihood and investments,” he lamented.
Another victim, Mr. Francis Kudzor, a carpenter from the same area, estimated that he would need approximately GH¢4,000.00 to re-roof his damaged house. “I am at a loss. I don’t know how I will raise the money to fix my home,” he said, appealing for support.
At Tadzewu Kpodzi, a suburb of Kadjebi, Mr. Joseph Ahiawota, who has lived in his house for over 25 years, was shocked by the extent of the destruction. He called on the government to provide relief items to help ease their hardship.
In Kosamba, a farming community in the district, the storm completely ripped off the roof of a three-bedroom house belonging to Mr. Evans Akoto, the Assemblyman for the Kosamba Electoral Area.
“I need GH¢4,800.00 to buy four bundles of roofing sheets, plus the cost of labor. Raising such an amount will be extremely difficult,” he stated, urging the government and philanthropists to come to their aid.
Three other houses in the Kosamba community were also damaged, leaving several residents in urgent need of shelter.
Attempts to reach officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) for a response on the situation proved unsuccessful.
Meanwhile, affected residents continue to struggle with the aftermath, hoping for swift intervention from the government and benevolent individuals.