Hellen Adwoa Ntoso, member of parliament (MP) of Krachi West constituency, has issued a stern warning to boat operators in her constituency to desist from overloading their vessels.
This appeal comes in the wake of a tragic boat accident on River Oti, which resulted in loss of fifteen lives with seven survivors who were enroute from Okuma to Debume for a funeral.
Madam Ntoso emphasized that overloading boats poses a significant risk to the lives of passengers and urged operators to prioritize safety over profits.
She stressed that adherence to safety protocols, including not loading above the designated capacity line, is crucial to preventing such accidents in the future.
The MP has also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Vice president, Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, for rushing to the constituency to mourn with the families of the victims of the latest boat tragedy.
She commented the Veep gesture as a demonstration of the government’s commitment to caring for its citizens, particularly in times of distress.
She noted that the Veep presence brought solace to the bereaved families and the entire constituency.
The Director General of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), major ( rtd) Dr. Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, has assured the public that the government is taking the recent boat accident in Okuma -Debume very seriously.
He noted that the Vice president’s visit to the affected community demonstrates the government’s commitment to addressing the issue.
Dr. Kuyon revealed that he has been actively engaged in Accra, working tirelessly to address the situation and has hardly gotten rest since the accident occurred.
He stated that his primary focus is on reducing disasters in Ghana rather than just reacting to them.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
