- Farmers in Sikaman struggled emotionally after the military helicopter crash, fearing the unknown risks on their land
- A local farmer shared concerns about delayed government support, citing emotional fear as his main worry
- MP Joseph Azumah acknowledged the community’s strain, assuring continued efforts to provide necessary support
Farmers in Sikaman, a community in the Adansi Akrofuom District, are still grappling with the emotional toll of the military helicopter crash that occurred earlier last week.
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While investigations continue at the crash site, many local farmers are reluctant to return to their farmlands, fearing the unknown risks that may lie ahead.
In a recent street interview, one unnamed farmer shared his deep concerns when asked about the promised support for those affected by the crash.
The farmer disclosed that he and his colleague are still expecting the promise from the government.
However, the biggest worry, he said, was not hunger, but the emotional fear that comes with going back to the farm.
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In his words.
“We haven’t received any support yet. I am afraid to return to the farm,”
He added.
“Even though I rely on my crops to survive, I cannot shake the fear of what might be left behind after the crash. I just don’t feel safe there right now.”
Watch the interview video below.
Sikaman farmers cry out over hardship
The farmer’s sentiments are shared by other farmers in the area, who have been forced to stay away from their land since the military cordoned off the area for investigation.
This emotional toll is taking a heavy toll on the community, especially as the Sikaman farmers are unable to access their crops.
One farmer, identified as Atta Poku, lamented saying:
“We’re now forced to buy rice and other foodstuffs just to survive. It’s a real struggle because we simply don’t have the money. Times are hard.”
Another resident, Martha Donkor, shared a similar struggle:
“Feeding myself has become difficult these days. I now have to buy rice, biscuits, and other groceries from nearby shops, and affording them is a constant struggle.”
Meanwhile, Akrofuom MP Joseph Azumah has acknowledged the emotional strain on the affected residents and assured them that efforts are being made to address their concerns.
“We’ve spoken to the Assembly Member to compile a list of those affected, and we will continue to engage with the community to provide the support they need,” he said.
While the investigation is crucial, many Sikaman residents, particularly farmers, are left in limbo, unsure of when they will be able to return to their land and continue their livelihoods.
GAF helicopter crash: Officers confirm black box
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a retired army officer unveiled when the black box of the crashed Ghana Armed Forces helicopter would be opened.
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Wing Commander Sogbodjor noted that it would take a while for the information in the black box to be decoded.
Netizens who saw the former army officer’s remarks were anxious and expressed their views in the comments section.
Source: YEN.com.gh
