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In a recent development, the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has refuted allegations circulating in the media, particularly on Twitter, asserting that their military personnel deployed to Mepe in the Volta Region for Humanitarian Relief Operations following the Akosmobo Dam spillage have been called back.
The GAF unequivocally clarifies that the information in circulation is inaccurate, and no orders have been issued from higher authorities to withdraw the personnel from Mepe or any other community affected by the dam spillage, contrary to social media claims.
It’s essential to underscore that the Humanitarian Relief Operations, known as Operation Boafo, carried out by the Ghana Navy’s Riverine Command and the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Army, are executed in stages. As of October 22, 2023, the situation in Mepe has significantly improved, necessitating an urgent redeployment of some personnel and equipment to other distressed communities in the Battor area, where support was urgently needed.
With the deployment of additional personnel and equipment to these distressed communities, the operations have been adjusted to align with the evolving situation. The GAF established an Emergency Operations Centre for this operation, coordinating all GAF activities in collaboration with NADMO.
Presently, personnel from the Naval Riverine Command and the Army’s 48 Engineer Regiment remain deployed and actively engaged in relief operations (Operation Boafo) at Mepe, Battor, Sogakope, Adidome, Aveyime, New Bakpa, Big Ada, Ada Foah, and the surrounding communities. These personnel are equipped with ten Naval Boats and four Engineer Assault Boats. Since October 13, 2023, GAF has successfully rescued approximately 12,000 individuals.
The GAF is committed to ensuring an urgent, equitable, and appropriate response and support to all persons and communities affected by the dam spillage, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
This statement was issued by a Naval Captain on behalf of the Director General of Public Relations.
