Volta Lake disaster: Parliament calls for enforcement of safety measures to save lives

Members of Parliament are demanding urgent enforcement of safety regulations on the Volta Lake following a series of tragic boat accidents that have claimed several lives across lakeside communities. Lake transportation, which serves as a vital link for many communities, is increasingly becoming a source of tragedy due to non-adherence to basic safety measures, including […]


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