The ongoing tidal waves along the coastline of the Ketu South Municipality, particularly in Agavedzi, have destroyed a sacred forest and the area’s oldest burial ground, raising serious health concerns as affected residents call for urgent intervention.
Reports indicate that the erosion, which occurred on March 1, 2025, has demolished approximately 51 houses and left about 236 residents homeless.
Speaking to FMnewsonline.com about the situation, the Assembly Member for the area, Eben, highlighted the increasing threat posed by the encroaching sea.
“There are only about 20 feet left before the sea reaches the ECG high-tension poles, water pipelines, and the Denu-Keta road, which is the only major route connecting us to other communities,” he stated.
He further emphasized that the erosion has already resulted in economic hardships, health risks, and food shortages.
Eben, therefore, appealed to President John Dramani Mahama and relevant government agencies to expedite the continuation of the sea defense wall and dredge the coastline to prevent further destruction.
This marks the second consecutive tidal wave disaster in the area within the first two months of 2025, severely impacting locations such as the police station, Dorvukorpe, Sruivenu, and Alobuiakorpe.
Adding his voice to the concerns, Dumega Francis Kasa Attitsogbui of Agavedzi recalled that in 2015, the NDC administration initiated the sea defense project from Blekusu to Agavedzi. However, following the party’s loss in the 2016 elections, the NPP government failed to complete the second phase of the project, which he believes has contributed to the current devastation.
Residents are now calling for immediate government intervention to prevent further loss of lives and property.
