The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has asked everyone in Ghana to work together to help stop the frequent flooding in Accra.
He said the problem cannot be solved by engineers alone. Instead, it needs everyone to play their part and change their everyday habits.
In a statement released on Wednesday, July 1, after the recent heavy rains and flooding in the capital, the Ga Mantse said he was worried about the damage caused by the floods.
He also expressed his sympathy to the families, traders, drivers, and communities that were affected.
The statement also recognised the hard work of government agencies and emergency workers who have been helping people and restoring normal life 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 Ga Traditional Council also praised public institutions, emergency workers, and citizens who have been working hard to protect lives and property during the flooding.
“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.”
The statement further explained that solving Accra’s flooding problem is about more than building drains and other infrastructure.
It said everyone, including residents, public institutions, and government authorities, has a role 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.”
