Former Dome-Kwabenya parliamentary candidate Mike Oquaye Jnr has donated mattresses and provided financial assistance to residents affected by recent flooding in parts of the constituency.

The support followed a request from Assemblyman Nartey-Bogyam and was intended to provide relief to families who lost household items during the floods.

Oquaye Jnr said the assistance was aimed at helping affected families cope with the immediate impact of the disaster, particularly those who lost essential belongings.

He said the donation was made to help some affected residents regain a measure of comfort after the floods disrupted their daily lives and damaged household items.

According to him, the intervention was not intended to replace the broader support required to address the needs of all affected communities, but to provide immediate assistance to some families.

He noted that, as he is not the Member of Parliament for the constituency, he does not have access to the Common Fund or resources provided through the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).

Despite this, he said he considered it important to respond to the needs of constituents who had been affected by the flooding.

Oquaye Jnr appealed to non-governmental organisations (NGOs), private organisations and other well-meaning Ghanaians to support residents affected by the disaster.

He said additional assistance would be needed to help families replace damaged household items and recover from the impact of the floods.

The flooding affected several communities in the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, leaving some families without essential household items and in need of immediate assistance.

The intervention comes as affected residents continue to deal with the aftermath of the flooding and seek support to restore their homes and livelihoods.

Oquaye Jnr said continued cooperation among community leaders, individuals, organisations and other stakeholders would be important in supporting affected families.

He urged those in a position to help to consider extending assistance to residents who remain in need.

“Together, we can rebuild. Together, we can support one another,” he said.