Assemblyman calls for assistance to rainstorm victims

Atieku(W/R), March 19, GNA - Mr Stephen Kwofie, Assemblyman for Atieku in the Mpohor Wassa East District, has appealed to the Management of National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and the Mpohor Wassa East District Assembly for assistance for victims in a recent rainstorm that hit the town.
     Making the appeal through the Ghana News Agency at the weekend, Mr Kwofie said about 50 people whose properties were destroyed were now staying with relatives and friends.He appealed to nongovernmental organizations, religious institutions and philanthropists to also assist the victims.Properties destroyed included personal effects and electrical appliances.Ten buildings including the three-classroom block, office and a store of the local Methodist Primary School were affected.

19 March 07