The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has established a seven-member ad-hoc committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the Akosombo Dam spillage, effective August 1, 2024.
The spillage, which occurred in October 2023, displaced thousands and caused extensive damage to properties, livestock, and farmlands.
In his formal communication to Parliament on Tuesday, Mr. Bagbin outlined the committee’s terms of reference to ensure accountability.
The committee is tasked to establish the circumstances leading to the spillage of excess water from the Akosombo Dam, evaluate the preparedness and response of the Volta River Authority and other relevant bodies, and assess the impact of the spillage on the affected communities and the adequacy of the relief efforts.
Furthermore, the committee will review the protocols and methodologies considered best practices globally for regulating dam spillage.
It will also make recommendations to the house on how to avert and minimize future disasters.
