Mavis Bissue Visits Flooded Hotopo

Hon. Mavis Kuukua Bissue, Member of Parliament for Ahanta West, has expressed deep concern over the flooding situation at Hotopo, describing it as a major issue affecting residents of the community and other nearby villages within the Ahanta West Municipality. Her role as MP for Ahanta West is listed by the Parliament of Ghana.

The MP visited the affected area after the main road leading to Hotopo was flooded, making movement difficult for residents, motorists, traders, farmers, and schoolchildren. The flooding occurred after a nearby river overflowed its banks, cutting off access and creating fear among residents who depend on the road for their daily activities.

Although flooding has been a recurring problem in Hotopo, residents say the situation has become more severe in recent times. According to concerns raised by some community members, illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has disturbed the natural flow of the river, weakened the environment, and increased the risk of flooding whenever there is heavy rainfall.

The affected residents noted that the destruction of water bodies and the diversion of natural river paths have contributed to the current situation. They believe that the impact of galamsey has gone beyond water pollution and is now directly threatening lives, homes, farms, roads, and livelihoods in Hotopo and other communities in Ahanta West.

Some residents also raised concerns about sand winning activities in the area, saying the practice is worsening erosion and weakening the land around water channels. They appealed to authorities to take stronger action before the situation becomes a larger disaster.

Speaking on the issue, Hon. Mavis Kuukua Bissue called for urgent attention to the flooding problem and the environmental activities contributing to it. She emphasized that the safety and welfare of the people must remain a priority, especially in communities that continue to suffer from the effects of illegal mining and poor environmental management.

The situation at Hotopo has once again brought the issue of galamsey in Ahanta West into public discussion. For many residents, the matter is no longer only about polluted rivers, but also about blocked access roads, flooded communities, damaged farmlands, and the growing fear of future disasters.

Community members are calling on the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly, environmental authorities, security agencies, traditional leaders, and national government officials to work together to stop illegal mining and regulate sand winning activities in the municipality.

They also appealed for proper drainage systems, rehabilitation of affected roads, and long-term flood control measures to protect Hotopo and other vulnerable communities.

As the rainy season continues, residents fear that without urgent intervention, the flooding situation may worsen and further affect transportation, farming, education, healthcare access, and general community life.

The visit by Hon. Mavis Kuukua Bissue has given renewed attention to the concerns of the people of Hotopo. Many residents are hopeful that her involvement will help push the matter to the appropriate authorities for immediate and lasting action.