The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for a united national effort to address Accra’s recurring flooding, stressing that the annual disaster is not solely an engineering problem but one that requires collective responsibility and sustained behavioural change.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 1, following recent floods in the capital, the Ga Mantse expressed concern over the widespread destruction caused by heavy rains while extending sympathies to affected families, traders, motorists and communities. The statement also acknowledged the efforts of government institutions and emergency responders working to restore normalcy after the floods.
“The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, and the Ga Traditional Council have taken careful note of the persistent challenges posed by Accra’s perennial flooding, as well as the renewed efforts by government, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, NADMO, metropolitan authorities and the security services to address this issue with urgency, discipline and foresight,” the statement said.
The Traditional Council also commended public institutions, emergency personnel and citizens who have worked tirelessly to protect lives and property during the flooding incidents.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to all families, traders, motorists and communities affected by the recent rains. We also commend the dedication of public institutions, emergency responders and citizens working tirelessly to safeguard lives and restore normalcy,” it added.
The statement further emphasised that addressing Accra’s flooding crisis goes beyond the construction of drains and other infrastructure, insisting that residents, institutions and authorities all have critical roles to play.
“As custodians of the land, we emphasise that flooding in Accra is not solely an engineering challenge but a matter that demands collective responsibility, adherence to land-use regulations, improved sanitation practices, environmental stewardship and respect for natural waterways,” it stated.
