The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s participation in the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving Service, arguing that the government’s immediate focus should have been on providing assistance to victims of the recent flooding in Accra.
Addressing journalists, Second Deputy Minority Whip, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, expressed concern over the President’s attendance at the event at a time when many affected families were still grappling with the aftermath of the floods.
According to him, images and videos of President Mahama taking part in the programme, including moments where he was seen dancing, created the impression that government attention was directed elsewhere while flood victims continued to await urgent support.
The MP argued that the humanitarian situation resulting from the floods required immediate intervention and greater commitment from the state.
He maintained that resources and attention should have been channelled towards relief operations, emergency assistance and efforts to help affected residents recover from their losses.
The Minority lawmaker stressed that many families displaced or impacted by the flooding remain in need of shelter, food and other forms of support, making disaster response a more pressing concern.
He therefore called on the government to intensify relief efforts and ensure that adequate assistance reaches all those affected by the disaster.
The criticism comes in the wake of recent flooding incidents in parts of Accra, which caused damage to property and disrupted the lives of several residents.
While acknowledging the importance of national prayer and thanksgiving activities, the Minority insists that addressing the immediate needs of flood victims should have been the government’s foremost priority during the period.
