Mahama Details GH¢935 Million in Planned Coastal Protection Funding for Volta Region

ANLOGA, GHANA — President John Dramani Mahama has announced a combined GH¢935 million in proposed and allocated coastal protection funding intended to address erosion and tidal-wave risks affecting communities along the Volta Region's shoreline.

Addressing the Hogbetsotso Festival on November 7, the President identified GH¢685 million for work under the West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project and a separate GH¢250 million earmarked in the 2027 Budget for the second phase of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project.

The figures represent two funding streams, not a single newly completed construction contract. The proposed 2027 Budget allocation will need to be considered in the normal budget process.

Traditional authorities and residents have pressed the government to accelerate coastal defence work following repeated damage to homes, roads and livelihoods in vulnerable communities, including locations near Keta and Blekusu.

Mahama said authorities intended to continue coastal resilience work and respond to urgent protection needs. The President also discussed wider regional infrastructure questions, including the planned development of Keta Port.

For affected residents, the most consequential next steps are publication of construction schedules, contract and funding details, the areas to be covered and the measures that can offer protection before longer-term structures are completed.

Coastal erosion is a continuing challenge, and approval of funding alone does not mean that exposed communities are immediately safe. GhanaCurrent will track implementation as authorities release further documentation.

Primary event: Hogbetsotso Festival presidential address, November 7, 2026. Government source: https://presidency.gov.gh/