Constance, affectionately known as Yaa Yaa, was among a group of Ghanaian traders traveling through northern Burkina Faso when they were ambushed by suspected Islamist insurgents.

During his visit, Mr. Boakye extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and assured them that the government would provide support for her burial arrangements.

Speaking to Adom News, Yaa Agyeiwaa, mother of the deceased, said Constance was the family’s sole breadwinner and left behind two children, making the loss particularly devastating.

Members of the Juaben Sewaa Market community, including tomato sellers, also expressed their sympathies and urged authorities to strengthen security for traders traveling abroad.

The incident has deeply affected the community, who remember Constance for her resilience, dedication, and hardworking nature.

Ransford Owusu Boakye reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the family during this difficult time.

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He explained that the Nsukwao drainage construction was a ¢20 million project under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme to reduce the impact of hydrometeorological hazards.

Scores of commuters were stranded as major roads leading to the Eastern regional capital Koforidua were severely flooded after a downpour on Sunday.

The floods, according to reports, were caused by an overflow of rivers and drainages on the roads with five deaths recorded.

Two of the deaths were recorded in New Juaben South with one recorded in New Juaben North. Others were recorded in Kwahu West and Akwatia.

But to the MCE, the situation could have been dire but for the drainage constructed and reservoirs in them to store water after downpours.

“Our situation would have been worse and the Koforidua township submerged after the recent rains but due to proactive measures we took in 2019, to tackle the Nsukwao drainage basin, we were spared.

“We dredged the basin and made some patches in the gutter for free flow of water. The design was such that there are reservoirs at various points that collect the water to prevent an overflow,” he said on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem.

Mr Gyasi emphasised projects are what define an appointee, the reason his administration has therefore taken it upon itself to undertake a lot of developmental projects in the area.