In the wake of a devastating deluge, the resilient community of Sori No 1 in the West Gonja Municipality finds itself grappling with the aftermath of nature’s fury. As heavy rain accompanied by fierce winds lashed the tranquil farming enclave on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, the tranquil rhythm of rural life was shattered, leaving four households in dire straits.
The tempest’s merciless onslaught wreaked havoc on Sori No 1, rendering four homes uninhabitable and displacing their unfortunate occupants. Among the affected, Sohuwine Azure, Dery Mark, Seidu Sadiku, and Duut Azumah stand as symbols of resilience in the face of adversity, their dwellings reduced to rubble by the relentless force of nature.
For Sohuwine Azure, the loss transcends mere property damage; it strikes at the core of his existence. “No relatives, Relatives are not closer,” he laments, his solitary abode now a crumbling shell of its former self. With nowhere else to turn, he beseeches the compassionate hearts of leaders and stakeholders, particularly the Member of Parliament, Hon. Abu Jinapor, and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), to extend a lifeline in his hour of need.
“It is a single room, and that is the only room I sleep and store my things. My roof is gone, and my structure too has fallen,” Azure reveals, his plea echoing the sentiments of countless others left destitute by the calamity.
As the affected residents face an uncertain future, the rallying cry for urgent assistance grows louder. Assemblyman Hon. Seidu Fuseini lends his voice to the chorus of appeals, underscoring the imperative of swift intervention to alleviate the suffering of his constituents.
The time for action is now. As Sori No 1 grapples with the aftermath of nature’s wrath, the empathy and solidarity of leaders, stakeholders, and compassionate individuals are indispensable. Let us heed the call of our fellow citizens in distress, standing united in support and solidarity as we rebuild shattered lives and restore hope to a resilient community on the path to recovery.
Source: Padfm.com.gh/ Gogu Edwin
