1 year on – Skyy Power FM

There was a huge explosion in Appiatse between Bogoso and Bawdie in the Prestea Huni Valley Municipality of the Western Region on Thursday, January 20, 2022, and according to reports, an unidentified number of people lost their lives in the process whiles many were injured.

It has been a year already since the deadly explosion at Appiatse that rendered thousands homeless.

Many benevolent individuals and organisations through the Appiatse relief fund contributed sums of money for the reconstruction of the community and the well-being of the victims.

According to the Ghana Police Service, a preliminary investigation has established that a mining explosive vehicle moving from Tarkwa to Chirano mines collided with a motorcycle resulting in the explosion.

Conversations about the reconstruction of the town have become paramount, even as numerous relief items come in for the affected persons, they are currently being housed at temporary facilities.

The reconstruction of the Appiatse community according to the project consultant is above 30% completion.

Speaking to Skyy News on Wednesday, January 4, during the Minister of Lands and Natural Resource visit to the community, Mr Walter Semordzi said they are currently constructing 106 housing units out of 124.

He said, “At the moment, we are above 30% completion and we expect that by June 6th we should complete the project and hand it over to the people.”

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Abu Jinapor speaking to Skyy News said they went through a laid down process to get this project where it is now and hopefully, they will complete it and hand it over to the indigenes of Appiatse.

Also, an investigation was conducted and those who had to be punished were punished as it was a positive start to getting justice for the people of Appiatse.

He indicated that the Appiatse Fund is being put to judicious use and is calling on fellow Ghanaians to continue contributing since this is only phase one of the project and more money will be needed to construct other necessary facilities.