The regional director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Upper East Region of Ghana, Mrs. Rebecca Assibi Akolgo has clarified that reports linking the death of a farmer to the Bagre Dam spillage are incorrect.
She stated to Word News that the farmer drowned days before the spillage occurred on Monday, August 25, 2025.Mrs. Akolgo urged the public to disregard misinformation circulating on social media. “We haven’t had any death cases so far.
That’s why I earlier stated that we haven’t recorded anything serious yet,” she said. She emphasized that the incident involving the farmer took place in the North East Region and was unrelated to the Bagre Dam spillage. “The man went to the farm to harvest his maize with others. Unfortunately, he got too close to the river to fetch water and drowned, but this happened before the spillage.”Describing the reports linking the farmer’s death to the dam as “misinformation,” she noted, “From the water levels, there has been no significant rise.
Although the level did rise, it wasn’t substantial. We visited the site and observed that everything was under control. Unlike previous years, we didn’t see roads flooded or significant pressure.”Mrs. Akolgo added that while they are praying against any eventualities, the government has implemented measures to manage potential impacts. “NADMO, in collaboration with the government, has put mechanisms in place to support any casualties and assist farmers who may lose their produce.”She continued, “In the event of loss of life or damage to homes along the White Volta River, the government, in collaboration with NADMO, would step in to support affected residents.” To support farmers, they are providing dry season farming tools and early-maturing seedlings, along with relief items like food to sustain them.
The NADMO team has been actively sensitizing farmers, fishermen, and residents along the White Volta River, urging them to evacuate to safer locations. “Our local divers, disaster volunteers, and district directors are monitoring the situation closely,” she said.”As of now, I can confidently say that the situation in the Upper East Region is under control. We have not recorded any casualties, and we hope that with effective sensitization, everyone will comply. We pray that at the end of this period, we will all smile.”
Source: mywordfmonline.com/Gaspard Ayuureneeya Adongo