A political analyst who doubles as a financial engineer Mr. Alex Emmanuel Nti has explained that a state of emergency is a situation in which a government is given emergency legal powers to steer the country through a crisis or extraordinary situation to protect its citizens. It follows a declaration made by the government in response to extreme circumstances ranging from natural disasters, armed conflict, civil unrest, an epidemic, or other biosecurity risks.
Speaking on Plan B FM late afternoon show EBAANOSEN hosted by Ohene Kinnah, Mr. Nti stressed that it was a good call from IMANI Africa asking the government to declare the Volta region as a state of emergency.
He said, declaring a state of emergency would send a signal to the international communities to come to the aid of the people in the region and companies worldwide would come in to support relief items.
He stressed that the purpose of emergency management is to keep people safe and minimize the damage caused by emergencies. This includes everything from coordinating rescue efforts and providing emergency services to ensuring that critical infrastructure, properties, and lives are protected.
Franklin Cudjoe of IMANI Africa has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to declare a state of emergency for citizens affected by the recent dam spillage in the Volta region.
According to him, it appears that the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) is overwhelmed, and the nation’s resources are strained.
“Mr. President, it is obvious NADMO is overwhelmed, we are also bankrupt, so in agreement with Hon. Okudzeto, please declare a state of emergency now,” Cudjoe urged in a Twitter post.
Cudjoe’s plea is in line with the sentiment expressed by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, who also called for a state of emergency to be declared to facilitate a more robust and coordinated response to the crisis.
Ablakwa emphasized the need for the establishment of a dedicated fund to collect contributions from citizens and well-wishers to support those affected by the spillage.
He added, “Meanwhile, let us know how to donate to a credible fund.”
The spillage of the Akosombo and Kpong Dams in the Volta region has caused extensive damage and displacement among local communities, with many residents in dire need of assistance.
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