Former Works and Housing Minister Francis Asenso-Boakye has disclosed that the Akufo-Addo administration invested GH₵450 million in flood control programmes during its eight years in office.
The Bantama MP said the government directed much of the funding towards upgrading drainage systems and strengthening measures to manage flooding across the country.
Speaking at a Capacity Building Workshop for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Accra, Asenso-Boakye encouraged the Mahama administration to continue these projects.
He noted that sustained investment in flood prevention remains crucial, particularly in Accra, where flooding continues to affect many communities.
“In the eight years of the Akufo-Addo Administration, the government committed GH₵450 million towards flood control programmes. I am urging this government to continue on that path because it is necessary. But a critical part has to do with regulatory measures and strictly adhering to settlement planning schemes,” he stressed.
He explained that infrastructure projects alone cannot solve the flooding problem. In his view, authorities must also enforce planning regulations and ensure that developments follow approved settlement plans to achieve long-term results.
Meanwhile, the Chairperson of Parliament’s Local Government and Rural Development Committee, Queenstar Pokuah Sawyerr, reaffirmed Parliament’s readiness to support efforts aimed at tackling the persistent flooding challenges in Accra.
She said the committee remains keen on assessing how local assemblies within the region are responding to the situation and identifying ways Parliament can assist in developing effective policies for flood-prone communities.
“The committee is particularly interested in understanding how assemblies within the region are responding to these challenges and how parliament can support the development of policy interventions for flooded areas,” he said.
Her remarks highlighted the need for stronger collaboration between local authorities and lawmakers to find lasting solutions to the recurring floods that continue to impact residents and businesses in the capital.
