Volta MPs Caucus And Regional Executives Cushion People Whose Economic Activities Have Been Affected By Closure Of Border Due To Covid-19

The Volta MPs caucus represented by Hon. Emmanuel Bedzrah, Hon.Kobby Woyome, Hon.Franklin Fiifi Kwetey

Hon. Gabby Roosevelt Hotordze, Parliamentary candidate of Ketu South Hon Dzifa Gomashie and the deputy regional treasurer Madam Evelyn Gaglozu over the weekend presented 300 bags of rice to our vulnerable brothers and sisters who are severely affected by the lockdown in Ketu South and South Tongu constituency.

Those who received the donations are Barrie hawkers, uni petrol hawkers and bread sellers. The donations were presented at Daytona Spot to the hawkers in the South Tongu constituency.

In Ketu South the presentation was done to the following groups:

1. The Physically Challenged community

2. Moslem Community

3. Other identified groups

• a) agbatètsorlao- Hawkers
• b) mechanics.
• c) tailors.
• d) fisher folks
• e) The Aged.
• f) Motor riders.
• g) Hair dressers etc.

Presenting the items on behalf of the regional executive committee to some of the group leaders, the Chairman of the Caucus, Hon Emmanuel Kwesi Bedzrah said the MPs were aware that the closure of the border since the outbreak of Covid19, has affected the livelihood of many people whose economic activities depend on the border, hence the decision to come to their aid.

The MP for Ketu South, Hon Fifi Kwetey, Hon. Kobby Woyome MP for South Tongu, Hon. Gabby Hotordze and the Parliamentary candidate for Ketu South Hon. Dzifa Gomashie expressed their commitment to supporting the people at this Crucial Moment hence the need to partner to provide the items to mitigate some of the hardships the people are going through.

Madam Gaglozu also advised community members to always wear nose masks as directed and continue to observe all the guidelines on social distancing, regular use of sanitizers and hand washing with soap for 20 seconds under running water.

The recipient of the items, expressed so much joy that MPs and the NDC party came to their aid during their moment of difficulty.

From Volta NDC.