The victims, mostly mourners travelling from Okuma to Debume for a funeral, were aboard a wooden canoe that capsized midway across the Volta Lake.

According to local reports, the boat was overloaded, and strong currents made rescue efforts difficult.

Four adults also perished, while four survivors were treated and discharged.

Confirming the incident, the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) described the tragedy as heartbreaking, noting that the children were between two and fourteen years old.

In a statement, the Authority expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the entire Kete Krachi community, pledging swift action to uncover the cause of the disaster.

A specialised investigation team made up of Maritime Inspectors and the Navy Task Force has been deployed to the scene to establish what led to the accident and ensure accountability.

The GMA also announced plans to form a Casualty Investigations Committee with the Ministry of Transport to push for urgent safety reforms.

The Authority further revealed that a sustained lakeside safety enforcement operation would be launched to clamp down on unsafe transport practices, particularly overloading and lack of lifejackets.

“We urge all residents and travellers along the Volta Lake to refuse boarding any boat that is visibly overloaded or without lifejackets. Your vigilance could save lives, especially those of children,” the statement urged.

The bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Worawora Government Hospital for autopsy, while authorities continue investigations into one of the region’s deadliest maritime tragedies in recent years.

Source: Adomonline.com

The event which took place brought together community members, educators, and students who have been inspired by Fusana’s dedication to education in the country.

Fusana Fusieni, a passionate teacher with Madina SDA Basic School in the Greater-Accra Region with over decades of experience, has made significant contributions to the academic landscape in Ghana.

Her innovative teaching methods and unwavering commitment to her students have not only improved academic performance but also fostered a love for learning among her pupils.

The Kete-Muslim Youth Association recognizing her exceptional achievements organized the event to inspire teachers and other educators in the area.

The Secretary of the Kete-Muslim Youth Association, Hukash Muntari, praised Fusana for her tireless efforts and the positive impact she had on countless lives.

According to him, her achievement has become a beacon of hope for the youth, especially among the Kete-Muslim community.

He noted that, her dedication to education and the ability to connect with pupils and the community was truly remarkable and are proud to have her as a remodel.

The Secretary encouraged teachers and students to emulate the hard work of Fusana irrespective of the areas they may find themselves.

The event featured speeches from dignitaries and her former Kindergarten and primary teachers as the atmosphere was thrilled with joy and gratitude.

She was also presented with awards as attendees shared stories about Ghana’s Most Outstanding Teacher Awardee.

Speaking in an interview with Adom News, Fusieni Fusana thanked the Kete- Muslim Youth Association for the recognition.

She said the honour is not just for her but for all teachers who work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of their students.

The Most Outstanding Teacher also encouraged her colleague teachers to do their best to transform the country’s educational sector.

The town has been experiencing frequent blackouts for over 5 years, leaving businesses struggling to stay afloat.

Already, the Krachi Municipal Government Hospital has threatened to close down the mortuary and other departments if the power crisis persists.

On a visit to the community, Adom News’ Obrempongba Owusu observed that shop owners, restaurant operators, and other small businesses have been hit hard by the power fluctuation.

These businesses depend heavily on electricity to stay in business and without it, they are unable to serve their customers or keep their products fresh.

As a result, sales have been affected with some businesses on the brink of collapse.

In an interview, they expressed their frustration over the situation, citing losses in revenue and low productivity due to frequent power cuts.

They explained that despite numerous complaints to the NEDCO, the power outages continue to plague the town.

The residents are therefore, calling for immediate action to be taken to ensure a stable and consistent power supply in the area.

Nana Mprah Besemuna of Krachi Traditional Council, in the same vein expressed deep concern about the persistent power outages which is affecting businesses in the area.

He highlighted the negative impact these outages are having on the local economy, with many businesses struggling to operate effectively due to the lack of reliable electricity.

Nana Besemuna called on the government to urgently address the issue and provide a sustainable solution to the power outages.

According to them, businesses within the Municipality are collapsing due to incessant power outages.

The demonstration, which saw many people from far and near team up, started through the principal streets of Gyanekrom.

The protestors took over the GBC Krachi radio junction through the town to the lake side where they later presented a petition to the Municipal Chief Executive, Emmanuel Kajal Jalula.

The president for Krachi Youth Association, Ben Ntoso, said they experience power outages for hours in the day, bringing their businesses to a standstill.

He bemoaned that cold store operators and persons who sell perishable goods suffer the worse fate, hence the need to register their displeasure to draw attention of the government.

Some of the residents, speaking in an interview with Adom News, also disclosed that they have sacrificed their land for the construction of Akosombo dam but has since been denied power supply.

Receiving the petition, the MCE for the area, Emmanuel Kajal Jalula, promised the people that their cry will soon be heard and will soon be addressed accordingly.

Reports indicate the accident involved a KIA Rhino truck which was conveying about 67 passengers including students of the Seventh Day Adventist School.

They were returning from the funeral of their headmaster, Mr Theophilus Yaw John at Osramani when the accident occurred.

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Speaking in an interview with Adom News, a witness said the accident occurred when the driver attempted to pull his brake for a passenger to alight.

The dead bodies have been sent to the Kete-Krachi District mortuary with those in critical conditions receiving treatment in the same facility.