President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Flood Management Headquarters of the Nationwide Catastrophe Administration Group (NADMO) and different related state companies to organize a complete presentation on the flood state of affairs in Ghana within the wake of latest flood incidents in numerous components of the nation, notably in Accra.
In accordance with the President, this presentation will assist the federal government determine key flood-prone areas, together with restricted waterways, and inform each rapid and long-term interventions to handle recurring challenges.
President Mahama issued this directive on the Accra Worldwide Airport on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, shortly after getting back from an official go to to Belarus.
His remarks got here amid widespread flooding in a number of areas, with Accra one of many worst-hit areas after continued heavy rains.
The president famous that this yr’s heavy rains, which started in Might and continued into June, have worsened the state of affairs in comparison with earlier years and brought about vital disruption to affected communities.
He additionally expressed concern about human actions contributing to flooding issues, notably the development of buildings on waterways and different weak areas.
President Mahama questioned how a few of these developments obtained official approval and referred to as for better accountability in bodily planning and improvement administration.
“However a few of the homes have been given constructing permits. How did they get the permits? So we have to completely examine,” he says.
He burdened the necessity for authorities to take stronger motion to stop additional encroachment into waterways and lands prone to flooding.
President Mahama additionally urged nationwide establishments to transcend routine responses to floods, warning towards a sample of inaction till catastrophe strikes.
“We will not be like vultures who say we’ll repair the roof when the rain stops,” he mentioned, including that governments have to take ongoing corrective measures fairly than counting on momentary options.
The President directed NADMO and different related companies to work collectively to map all restricted waterways throughout the nation and take corrective measures as soon as the evaluation is full.
He additionally emphasised the significance of public training on flood and environmental administration and referred to as on the Authorities Info Workplace and different companies to accentuate consciousness campaigns.
President Mahama mentioned a mixture of strict enforcement, public training and improved infrastructure planning is vital to lowering flood dangers and stopping future disasters.
