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Kpando MP Calls for Revival of Regular Ferry Services on Volta Lake to Boost Regional Economy

The Member of Parliament for Kpando, Sebastian Deh, is advocating for the urgent revival of regular ferry services on Lake Volta.

Date Created : 1/16/2026 : Story Author : Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanadistricts.com

He argues that reliable lake transport is critical for boosting economic activity in constituencies across the Volta, Oti, Eastern, and Northern Regions.

Highlighting the vital link between Kpando Torkor and Agordeke, the MP expressed concern over the current irregular and broken-down services. He recounted that a ferry commissioned during the first John Dramani Mahama administration broke down shortly after and was never repaired to resume full operations.

"The CEO of the Ghana Volta Lake Transport Company herself acknowledged before the Public Accounts Committee that the ferries are old, with unserviceable parts, leading to technically poor service," Mr. Deh noted. "It was therefore necessary for me to raise this issue to get clarity on the challenges preventing regular service."

He pointed out that a significant number of districts—including South Dayi, North Dayi, Kpando, Biakoye, Krachi East, and Nkwanta—depend on the lake, with economic activities in over twelve districts directly linked to its transport. "This should receive the necessary attention," he emphasized.

When asked about the response from the Transport Minister after raising the issue in committee, Mr. Deh said the minister outlined efforts to revive the service and justified the need for lake transport over road. "The minister painted a good picture of how effective and more economical lake transport is compared to road, especially when considering the economic loss from road accidents," the MP stated. "We all agree that lake transport is more economical."

Mr. Deh further linked the revival of lake transport to the historical and economic significance of his constituency, which originally covered a vast area including Krachi, Guan, Biakoye, Kpando, South Dayi, and Hohoe. "With about twenty-one kilometers of lake frontage, major economic activities here are linked to the water," he explained. "The original purpose of creating the lake from the Akosombo Dam was to boost economic activity for surrounding communities. Given our agricultural lands and the lake's long stretch, proper lake transport is paramount to Kpando's economy."