President Mahama Pledges Volta Region Development and Relief Aid Following Hohoe Floods

President John Dramani Mahama has intensified the government's focus on the Volta Region, combining immediate disaster relief in Hohoe with long-term development pledges at the Asogli Te Za festival in Ho. Represented by his Chief of Staff during the festival, the President underscored his administration's commitment to youth employment and infrastructure, while personally visiting communities devastated by recent flooding to oversee the distribution of essential aid. This dual approach emphasizes the administration's policy of integrating regional needs into the broader national development agenda.

In the Hohoe Municipality, President Mahama visited victims of severe flooding caused by the overflow of the River Dayi, which displaced more than 5,140 residents and impacted approximately 412 homes across seven communities. During his assessment of the damage, the President attributed the extreme weather patterns to the effects of climate change and provided relief items including food and household necessities. He called for the fair distribution of assistance and welcomed support from the private sector, including a pledge of cement for reconstruction from a local businessman. Dr. Stanley Glate, an NDC Secretary aspirant for the region, echoed this support, urging for swift recovery and community unity.

Parallel to disaster response efforts, the government reaffirmed its developmental agenda for the Volta Region during the 2026 Asogli Te Za (Yam Festival). Although the President was on an official trip abroad at the time, Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah conveyed his message to a grand durbar in Ho. The government highlighted three pillars for regional growth: expanding youth employment, supporting women entrepreneurs, and fostering regional economic collaboration. The festival, themed "United in Purpose, Investing in People and Infrastructure for Sustainable National Development," also served as a celebration of Togbe Afede XIV’s 23-year leadership and his contributions to community progress.

Traditional authorities, led by the Warlord of Asogli, Togbe Adzie Lakle Howusu XII, expressed gratitude for ongoing projects such as the Ho-Denu Road but urged the government to ensure their timely completion. Dr. Debrah emphasized that the Mahama administration remains open to collaborating with traditional leaders to address local job concerns and economic strategies. This partnership aims to ensure that cultural heritage and modern progress work in tandem to empower local communities. As recovery efforts continue in Hohoe and infrastructure projects progress in Ho, the government’s focus remains on balancing emergency management with sustainable, long-term investment in the region.