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President John Dramani Mahama visited flood-affected communities in Hohoe, Volta Region, on October 2, 2026, to assess the damage and meet residents affected by the recent flooding. The floods displaced thousands of people and damaged homes and property after the River Dayi overflowed following heavy rainfall.
During the President Mahama visits flood-hit Hohoe communities tour, he visited areas including Hohoe Zongo, where he presented relief items to affected residents and expressed sympathy to families affected by the disaster. He also said the government would continue supporting the communities as they recover.
Heavy rain recently caused serious flooding across the Hohoe Municipality. Water entered homes and forced thousands of families to leave their houses. Local disaster officials said 11 communities were badly affected, leaving many families without shelter, clean water, and other basic needs.
President Mahama visits flood hit Hohoe
The River Dayi also overflowed and flooded residential areas. The water swept away personal belongings, livestock, and stored food. It also damaged several older buildings and caused some structures to collapse.
To help families affected by the floods, President Mahama presented relief items to residents in Hohoe. The items included food, bedding, roofing materials, and other basic supplies. The government said the items were meant to support people whose homes and property were damaged by the floods.
President Mahama also announced that his younger brother, businessman Ibrahim Mahama, had pledged 5,000 bags of Dzata Cement to help families whose homes were destroyed or badly damaged. The cement is expected to support rebuilding efforts.
During his visit, President Mahama said climate change and changing weather patterns were contributing to more extreme weather events. He also said heavy rainfall in neighbouring Togo had increased water levels in the River Dayi, leading to flooding in low-lying parts of Hohoe.
The President directed local authorities to ensure that the relief items were distributed fairly to people directly affected by the floods.
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