President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to compensate over 12,000 people across eight communities along the Volta River who were displaced and suffered losses due to the Akosombo Dam spillage in September 2023.

The dam spillage caused widespread destruction, submerging homes, schools, and farmlands, and severely impacting livelihoods in the Lower Volta Basin.

Speaking during his "Thank You" tour in the Volta Region on January 24, 2025, President Mahama assured Ghanaians of his administration’s commitment to ensuring fair compensation and preventing future occurrences.

"We will make sure that the victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage receive fair compensation, and we will take concrete steps to prevent such disasters in the future," he stated.

In addition to the compensation pledge, President Mahama has directed the Minister of Transport to provide an update to the Cabinet on the status of the Keta Port project, a major initiative expected to boost economic activities in the region.

Meanwhile, the 2024 national budget allocated GH₵220 million to support the relief phase for communities affected by the Akosombo spillage and flooding in the Oti, Savannah, and Bono-East regions.

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has also vowed to take legal action to compel the government to compensate all affected individuals.

Speaking during an NDC victory walk in his constituency last year, he reaffirmed his commitment, stating:

"I will not rest until every affected person receives the compensation they deserve, as promised by the government."