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Windstorm wreaks havoc to communities in Offinso North

A windstorm hit Nkenkaasu and its environs and Seretiatia in the Offinso North District of the Ashanti Region causing damage to several homes and other properties including school buildings, churches, and electricity polls.

Date Created : 3/31/2020 9:32:14 AM : Story Author : Emmanuel Buorokuu/Ghanadistricts.com

The rainstorm ripped off roofs from a number of buildings rendering many residents in the affected communities homeless. The District Chief Executive for the area, David Kwasi Asare visited the communities to assess the extent of the damage.

Speaking to ISD/Ghanadistricts, he said the situation is very devastating, and thus called on the authority to come and assist the victims. He was however worried about the financial situation of the district.

“We are appealing to central government and other civil society organizations to come to the aid of the victims. The district as it stands now, because of our security situation, we do not have money in our coffers.”

He particularly called on the Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Collins Ntim, who is also the Member of Parliament for the area, to look into the issue and assist the victims.

On his part, the District NADMO District, Hon. Elijah Mamaoh lamented over the extent of damage and advised the people to brace their selves for more rains this year as the Ghana meteorological agency has already cautioned.