President Mahama assures Anlo Traditional leaders of expedited WACA ResIP II coastal protection project
Anloga, (V/R) April 2026
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to fast-track the implementation of the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA ResIP II) Resilience Investment Project Phase II
The project aimed at addressing the persistent coastal erosion challenges confronting communities along the Volta coastline.
The assurance was given during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Awoamefia of Anlo, Togbi Sri III, where he engaged the Anlo Dukor Council, comprising paramount chiefs and queen mothers, on Wednesday afternoon.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Mahama emphasised the urgency of safeguarding vulnerable coastal communities, particularly in the wake of recent tidal incursions that have displaced residents and destroyed livelihoods.
“Government remains fully committed to ensuring that the Volta coastline is adequately protected. The WACA ResIP II project is a priority intervention, and we will expedite processes to ensure its timely execution,” he stated.
He further disclosed that funding earmarked for the project remains intact and will be utilised strictly for its intended purpose, dismissing concerns over possible financial setbacks.
Providing an update on the project’s status, the President indicated that preliminary technical works have been completed, paving the way for the next phase of implementation.
“The feasibility studies have been completed, and we are currently finalising the design framework of the project. Following this, procurement processes will be initiated, leading to the award of contracts,” Mr. Mahama explained.
Earlier in the day, Mr. Mahama undertook an inspection tour of the Volta Estuary at Fuveme, where recent tidal waves breached the shoreline and inundated freshwater bodies, exacerbating the already fragile environmental conditions in the area.
He described the situation as “deeply concerning” and reiterated the need for immediate and sustained intervention.
He noted that the WACA ResIP II project is designed to cover a significant stretch of the eastern coastline, spanning Keta, Agavedzi, and Aflao—areas that have historically borne the brunt of coastal erosion and flooding.
The WACA initiative, estimated at approximately $150 million, is a multi-national intervention supported by the World Bank to enhance coastal resilience, protect livelihoods, and promote sustainable environmental management across vulnerable West African coastal zones.
Responding to the President’s remarks, Togbi Sri III expressed appreciation for the government’s renewed commitment and called for swift action to alleviate the plight of affected communities.
“Our people have endured years of devastation caused by the sea. We are encouraged by this assurance and look forward to the prompt commencement of the project to restore hope and security to our communities,” the Awoamefia stated.
The engagement indicates growing collaboration between government and traditional authorities in addressing critical environmental challenges and advancing sustainable development along Ghana’s coastline.
