The Keta Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) has advised fisherfolk at Kedzi, Horvi, Havedzi, and its surrounding communities to suspend fishing around the flood control gate at Azizadzi.
This, according to the MUSEC, would help prevent any unforeseen danger that could befall the fishermen.
A statement signed by the Keta Municipal Coordinating Director Innocent Komla Gavua and copied to the media, stated that the area was unsafe for fishing.
It said the MUSEC had done consultations with experts on the rising level of the water in the Keta lagoon and had concluded that the area was unsafe for fishing activities.
The statement said the decision was made in anticipation that the lagoon water could overflow, or the sand bar may open to cause any unforeseen havoc.
“MUSEC, therefore writes to inform all fishermen, who fish in the area to desist from doing so starting from Wednesday, October 25,” the statement read.
However, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Keta, Emmanuel Gemegah during an earlier press conference held on Friday, October 20, said all engagements and arrangements were in place to open the floodgate and the sand bar into the sea to curb the flooding situations in the area.
“We have done all the necessary engagements, studies, and received advice from renowned engineers for the exercise, adding that plans have been put in place to tackle any unforeseen disaster.
Meanwhile, some youth groups in the enclave, had earlier protested the cutting of the sand bar into the sea, which they claimed could affect and displace many residents of the area.
Further information gathered by Ghananewsonline.com.gh, indicated that there was an emergency stakeholder meeting held at the Keta Municipal Assembly on Tuesday, October 24, to open the sand bar for free flow of the lagoon into the sea without any wreaking any havoc on the communities.
By Leo Nelson || Ghananewsonline.com.gh