The Member of Parliament (MP) for Akyem Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has commiserated with a family following a devastating downpour in Akim Oda that claimed the life of a toddler, while another child was rescued alive.
The MP’s office, in a press release dated October 13, 2026, said Mr Acquah had dispatched a constituency team to visit the affected family and offer comfort following the tragedy.
According to the statement, the MP is currently outside the constituency on parliamentary duties but is expected to visit the family personally next weekend upon his return.
“Upon hearing the news, the MP dispatched his constituency team to visit the family to console them. Hon. Acquah, currently on parliamentary duties outside the constituency, will personally visit the family next weekend when he returns to the constituency,” the statement said.
In the interim, Mr Acquah has made a donation through his team to support the family as they mourn the loss of their child.
The statement also disclosed that the MP had engaged the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the Birim Central Municipal Assembly to provide support to the family and assess areas vulnerable to flooding.
“In the interim he has donated a token through his team to support the family. He described the incident as heartbreaking and has engaged NADMO and the Birim Central Municipal Assembly to support the family and assess flood-prone areas to prevent recurrence,” the statement added.
Mr Acquah has further urged residents to exercise caution during the rainy season amid concerns over the dangers posed by heavy downpours.
“He urged residents to exercise caution during this rainy season,” the statement noted.
The tragic incident has drawn attention to the devastating consequences of flooding and the need for measures to protect residents in vulnerable communities.
The press release was issued by the Office of the Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda Constituency.
