{"id":264487,"date":"2024-12-12T12:28:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T12:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/12\/kpando-torkor-residents-relieved-as-repaired-ferry-resumes-service\/"},"modified":"2024-12-12T12:28:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T12:28:49","slug":"kpando-torkor-residents-relieved-as-repaired-ferry-resumes-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/12\/kpando-torkor-residents-relieved-as-repaired-ferry-resumes-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Kpando Torkor residents relieved as repaired ferry resumes service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Residents of Kpando Torkor and surrounding communities can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the ferry, which broke down three months ago, has been repaired and is back in operation.<\/p>\n<p>The ferry, a critical link across the Volta Lake, had been out of service, forcing residents to endure difficult and risky travel conditions during the downtime.<\/p>\n<p>For three months, travellers were left with no choice but to rely on smaller, often overcrowded boats, which posed significant safety risks.<\/p>\n<p>The absence of the ferry disrupted economic activities, particularly for traders and farmers who depend on it to transport goods to markets across the lake.<\/p>\n<p>With the ferry now operational, residents have expressed immense satisfaction with the return of safe and reliable transportation.<\/p>\n<p>However, residents are calling for more proactive measures to avoid similar disruptions in the future.<\/p>\n<p>They are appealing for the establishment of a maintenance workshop at Kpando Torkor to ensure quicker repairs whenever the ferry breaks down.<\/p>\n<p>Joshua Amenyogbe is the Assembly member for the Kpando Torkor electoral area.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI plead with the government to help us by building a new landing port because the one that we had has submerged, making life unbearable for us. I will also plead with them to establish a fitting shop to enable quick repairs anytime it breaks down.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also expressed his gratitude to the key stakeholders who played a crucial role in the success of the project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSpecial thanks to Channel One TV and Citi FM for consistently reporting on our issues that yielded good results. I also thank the government and the appropriate authorities for their timely intervention, because it is now safe to travel on the Volta Lake to Afram Plains.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u2014-<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><br \/><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residents of Kpando Torkor and surrounding communities can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the ferry, which broke down three months ago, has been repaired and is back in operation. 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