Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that the government has instructed the Attorney General to initiate processes to terminate the existing Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam contract and re-award it for construction.
He explained that the decision is part of efforts to provide a lasting solution to the recurring floods caused by the annual spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso, which has for years devastated communities in Ghana’s Upper East and North East Regions.
The flooding has destroyed farmlands, homes, and livestock, leaving thousands of farmers vulnerable and threatening national food production.
Speaking at a media briefing in Accra on Friday, August 29, Mr. Opoku emphasized that the John Mahama-led government is fully committed to completing the Pwalugu Dam, describing it as a critical step toward protecting livelihoods and enhancing food security.
“We have asked the Attorney General to begin the process of terminating the existing contract and re-awarding it. The President is committed to ensuring the dam is constructed,” Mr. Opoku said.
He added that once completed, the dam will significantly reduce the destructive impact of the Bagre Dam spillage. In the meantime, he noted, the Ministry is cautioning affected communities and educating residents on measures to manage the effects of the flooding as preparations advance toward construction.
