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Press Release
November 5, 2011
AKUFO-ADDO TOURS FLOOD AREAS OF
ACCRA
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party
(NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo, has toured some
flood ravaged areas of Accra and the Kokompe
spare parts market, which was destroyed by
fire weeks ago.
The NPP flagbearer, who was in Germany when
the disaster occurred, visited places like
Lido, Tip-toe lane, Avenor, the Neoplan
Station area of the Kwame Nkrumah Circle,
Caprice, Odorna and Kokompe to see the
extent of damage and also sympathise with
affected victims.
At Odorna, Nana Addo visited the family of
Lawrence Sewordor Morgah, a 30-year-old
trader, who was electrocuted during the
floods. He sympathised with the bereaved
family and encouraged them to remain strong
in these trying times.
Many of the affected people expressed
disappointment in the government authorities
especially NADMO, for not providing them
with any assistance since the flood
destroyed belongings week ago. Those
displaced by the floods together with
onlookers could however not hide their
excitement at the sight of the man tipped by
many to win the elections of 2012.
Nana
Addo, who was obviously not amused by the
extent of damage caused by the floods,
sympathised with affected victims and called
on government authorities, especially NADMO,
to quickly provide the necessary assistance
to the victims to ensure that life returns
to normal for all of them.
He also called on the government to
re-engineer the drainage systems of the
capital, especially in areas that have now
become perennial flood areas. This he said
will allow easy passage of water during
heavy downpours and hopefully bring to an
end the matter of flooding in Accra and
other parts of the country.
The flood, which hit several parts of the
capital two weeks ago, killed 12 persons and
displaced thousands.
After visiting many of the places that were
hit by the recent floods, the NPP flagbearer
stopped over at the Kokompe spare parts
market which was recently razed down by
fire.
Nana Addo and the Member of Parliament for
Ablekuma North, Joe Appiah pledged GH¢10,000
and 200 bags of cement towards the
reconstruction of the Kokompe Spare Parts
Market.
The leadership of the Kokompe market thanked
Nana Addo for the support to help rebuild
the market and wished him well in all his
future endeavors.
Nana
Addo was accompanied by his Campaign
Manager, Boakye Agyarko, Director of
Operations, Lord Commey, Greater Accra
Regional Chaiman of the NPP, Mr. Ishmail
Ashittey, MP for Ayawaso Central, Sheikh I.
C Quaye, MP for Okaikoi North, Elizabeth
Sacket, MP for Ablekuma North, Joe Appiah
and aide Samuel Abu Jinapor.
DEVELOPMENT IN FREEDOM
NPP Directorate
November 5, 2011
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