The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for a united national response to permanently address the perennial flooding that continues to devastate parts of Accra whenever heavy rains occur.
During a tour of flood-affected communities on Tuesday, June 30, following Monday’s torrential rainfall, Dr. Bawumia stressed that the recurring floods have evolved into a national crisis that transcends politics and requires the collective expertise of professionals across multiple disciplines.
He appealed for engineers, hydrologists, urban planners, environmental experts, and other stakeholders to work together in designing sustainable solutions to the long-standing challenge.
“All our energies, all our talents, all the engineers, all the hydrologists, we have to bring everybody together, regardless of party, because this is for Ghana. And let us do it for Ghana. Let us come together for Ghana and solve this problem for our country,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia noted that tackling the flooding menace demands collaboration rather than partisan divisions, emphasizing that protecting lives and property should be a shared national responsibility.
Beyond long-term solutions, the former Vice President also called for immediate humanitarian assistance for residents whose homes and livelihoods were affected by the floods.
He highlighted the urgent need for essential relief items, including food, clothing, mattresses, and other necessities, urging both public institutions and private citizens to support victims during this difficult period.
“I want to ask everybody, let’s do this together, and let’s provide immediate relief to the people who are affected. People need food, people don’t have clothes, people don’t have mattresses. Let us make sure that we come immediately to their aid,” he stated.
Dr. Bawumia further encouraged corporate organisations, civil society groups, faith-based organisations, and community associations to contribute whatever support they can to assist displaced families.
He also pledged his personal support to the relief efforts.
“Everybody should do something. Myself, I will try and help in the small way I can with some of these relief items. But I think that we are a country, our people, our communities are in need, and we should all chip in to come and help them,” he added.
The latest disaster has once again renewed public concerns over Accra’s persistent flooding problem and intensified calls for comprehensive drainage improvements, stricter enforcement of planning regulations, and coordinated flood management strategies to prevent future tragedies.
