{"id":97794,"date":"2025-10-09T16:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=97794"},"modified":"2025-10-09T16:31:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:31:28","slug":"unable-to-run-or-hide-nkwanta-conflict-leaves-over-1500-pwds-facing-untold-hardship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=97794","title":{"rendered":"Unable to run or hide: Nkwanta conflict leaves over 1,500 PWDs facing \u2018untold hardship\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As deadly ethnic conflict continues to destabilise the Nkwanta South Municipality, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are emerging as the most vulnerable victims, unable to flee the persistent insecurity and violence. <\/p>\n

The Ghana Federation of Disability (GFD) in Nkwanta South has issued a desperate plea for a definitive ceasefire, warning that the ongoing crisis has inflicted \u201cuntold hardship\u201d on a population already facing significant mobility and socio-economic challenges.<\/p>\n

Adom News Correspondent Obrempongba K. Owusu reported on Thursday, October 9, that the advocacy was highlighted during an event where the Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly provided crucial support, distributing start-up kits\u2014including fufu pounding machines, refrigerators, and direct cash support\u2014to over 100 PWDs whose livelihoods have been shattered by the fighting.<\/p>\n

Displaced and Trapped: The PWDs\u2019 Double Burden<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The GFD estimates that the conflict is directly impacting over 1,500 registered PWDs in the municipality, who cannot easily evacuate their homes or seek refuge in safer zones. <\/p>\n

Their immobility renders the standard advice to \u201cflee to safety\u201d impossible, making them hyper-vulnerable to stray bullets, property damage, and food shortages.<\/p>\n

Evans Boanya, the President of the Ghana Federation of Disability in Nkwanta South, emphasized the immediate danger the conflict presents to this highly susceptible group.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe conflict has caused untold hardship for persons with disabilities in the municipality,\u201d he noted, pointing out the disproportionate economic loss: \u201cmany individuals with disabilities who run businesses and participate in other activities have lost everything due to the conflict.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He noted that the conflict has caused untold hardship for persons with disabilities in the municipality.<\/p>\n

The president highlighted that many individuals with disabilities who run businesses and participate in other activities have lost everything due to the conflict.<\/p>\n

He also urged the government and security agencies to reconsider the curfew hours imposed in the municipality to help restore normalcy.<\/p>\n

Adom News spoke to several members of the federation, who echoed their challenges related to the ongoing conflict.<\/p>\n

They called on authorities to take immediate steps to resolve the situation, which would allow businesses and other activities to thrive once more.<\/p>\n