The ferry which carries passengers and vehicles across the Black Volta at Dambai has suffered a break down, leaving passengers including traders, stranded at the bank of the river.
The ferry serves as a primary transport across the river and usually hosts passengers and vehicles.
Speaking to the media, the Assemblyman for the Dambai municipality, Charles Awuranyi, revealed that the malfunction of the ferry has caused immense traffic and congestion.
According to Mr. Awuranyi, the ferry malfunctioned on the morning of Sunday, February 16, 2025.
He revealed, “The ferry got spoilt around 9 o’clock in the morning. Unfortunately, today is also a market day, and some of the vehicles coming from the other side, to Dambai, are stranded. The whole market is worried, and those travelling from Accra to Dambai to cross to Krachi, Wulensi and other towns are also stuck.”
He also mentioned that some of the vehicles which are stranded at the other side of the river contain perishable goods, which might cause their owners and traders some considerable loss, if they are not transported soon.
“It is rather unfortunate, because the ferry got broken, we are all on the other side, and those from Krachi and other places are also at the other side. Some of them are sending goods to Accra, and due to the heat from the sun, some of their yams are spoilt,” he lamented.
He called on the government and the Volta River Authority (VRA) to come to their aid as soon as possible. He pleaded, “We are pleading with the VRA to take note and ensure that anytime there is a problem, they try as much as possible to solve it quickly.”
The Assemblyman also stated that initially, there were two working ferries but one of it malfunctioned, so they were relying on the current one which has also broken down.
Recounting their plight, Mr. Awuranyi said, “We have two ferries here but one got spoilt about three or four months ago, so we have been relying on only one. The workers are doing their best, but since it broke down, things are not in order.”
Source: Dehotpress
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