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October 13, 2026
The Member of Parliament for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, has issued a passionate appeal to the government to abandon its current failing coastal protection strategies in favor of proven methods used by neighboring countries.
Speaking during a session of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament, the MP expressed deep frustration over Ghana’s inability to reclaim coastal lands, contrasting the situation with the successes seen in Togo and Benin.
Mr. Gakpey criticized the government’s approach, highlighting a cycle of endless feasibility studies that he says are delaying the actual implementation of projects intended to save coastal communities.
“How long must our people continue to lose their homes, ancestral lands, cemeteries and livelihoods while awaiting lasting solutions?” he asked the committee.
The MP noted that Ghana’s coastal erosion crisis requires a shift in strategy rather than just more research. He pointed to the comprehensive measures adopted by Ghana’s eastern neighbors, which he said go beyond basic sea defense.
“I urged Ghana to learn from neighboring Togo and Benin by adopting comprehensive coastal protection measures, including land reclamation, beach restoration and nature-based solutions,” Mr. Gakpey stated.
Highlighting the disparity in results, Mr. Gakpey lamented that while Togo and Benin have successfully reclaimed land for development, Ghana continues to lose significant portions of its coastline to tidal surges.
He emphasized that the current reactive approach—distributing relief items after disasters strike—is unsustainable. He argued that residents of Keta and other vulnerable areas deserve proactive, permanent protection that secures their future.
“Our people deserve sustainable protection, not repeated relief distributions after every disaster,” he said.
Mr. Gakpey reaffirmed his commitment to the cause, vowing to continue advocating for durable solutions for Keta and other coastal communities facing the threat of being washed away.
“I remain committed to advocating for lasting solutions for Keta and other vulnerable coastal communities,” he concluded.
Ghanamps.com