Volta Lake: 7 dead, 13 rescued in boat accident

Ogyem SolomonApril 17, 2022

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The Eastern Regional Police command has confirmed that seven persons have died in a boat accident on the Volta lake in Afram Plains area.

The boat carrying 20 passengers from Dzemani to Havekope on Thursday, April 14,2022 capsized following a bad weather.

Thirteen passengers were, however, rescued by local fishermen but the seven drowned.

The deceased include five females and two males.

The bodies have been deposited at a private morgue for autopsy and preservation.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

Ogyem Solomon

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