They acknowledged that though the construction of the dam was to serve the energy needs of the country including Gyakiti, it was imperative for government to adequately compensate the affected residents to continue their livelihood. “Sixty years up till now, the compensation that they have to give to us, up till now, nothing has happened like that. Though the chief couldn’t immediately say how many people were affected, he said “thousands of acreage” were taken. He, therefore, pleaded with the VRA and the government of Ghana for the payment of adequate compensation for the people. “We those who have been affected [by the construction of the dam], the compensation that is due us must be compensated; so we are appealing to the government to do that for us,” he appealed.

Source: GhanaWeb October 10, 2021 13:18 UTC