Keta Lagoon

Two Fishermen Drown In Keta Lagoon
28 May

Two Fishermen Drown In Keta Lagoon

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Two fishermen, Kodzotsey Korbla Wemegah, 54, and Dzevenu Korshie Galley, 60, were found dead in a lagoon at Vui, a suburb of Keta, Volta Region. The pair went fishing on May 24, 2024, but did not return the following day, prompting a search. Their bodies were recovered on May 25 and 26. Assembly Member Klu Wisdom Agbeko expressed concern over the incident, noting that it has instilled fear among local fishermen and traumatized the victims' families. Mr. Agbeko stated that the deaths of the experienced fishermen were unprecedented in the community, leading to heightened fear among residents. He emphasized the…
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Akosombo Dam Spillage: Fishing Activities On Keta Lagoon Temporarily Banned
27 Oct

Akosombo Dam Spillage: Fishing Activities On Keta Lagoon Temporarily Banned

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Following the high water level of the Keta lagoon due to the spillage of water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams, fishing activities have been halted till further notice. According to the Municipal Chief Executive of Keta, Emmanuel Gemegah, the action taken by the municipal forms part of efforts to safeguard lives and properties during this period. In an interview with Citi News, he explained that, “The spillage of the Akosombo Dam ends up in the Keta Lagoon because where it will have to pass through into the sea has been affected and therefore raised the water level.' "Apart from…
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Opening Of Keta Lagoon Floodgates Begins
23 Oct

Opening Of Keta Lagoon Floodgates Begins

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The opening of the lagoon floodgates and the sandbar at Azizadzi has commenced to allow the free flow of the lagoon into the sea, mitigating the devastating flooding in the three municipalities of Keta, Anloga, and Ketu South of the Volta region. This information was disclosed by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Keta, Emmanuel Gemegah, during a press conference held in collaboration with the Anloga and Ketu South municipalities and with assistance from the VRA. Mr. Gemegah emphasized that thorough consultations and community engagements have been conducted to prepare community members adequately for the opening of the floodgates. He…
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Mother, Three Children Drown In Lagoon At Laklevikope
19 Sep

Mother, Three Children Drown In Lagoon At Laklevikope

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A woman, aged 41, has drowned with three children in a pit dug in the Keta Lagoon at Laklevikope, near Aflao, in the Ketu South Municipality. The incident happened on Saturday when Madam Yawa Apenu was allegedly fishing with Bridget Amewu, 14, and Daddy Amewu, 10 – her children- and a third child, Sitsofe Ahiawor, 8, who lived with the family. Mr Atitso Amewu, the widower, who was said to be on the expedition, however, managed to swim to safety. Some residents, who spoke to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said they suspected that the pit was dug by the…
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