The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government’s response to the recent flooding in parts of Accra, accusing authorities of poor coordination and an ineffective approach to flood control.
In a statement released on June 29, 2026, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the NPP expressed support for residents affected by the flooding in areas including the N1 Highway, Apenkwa, Achimota, Kaneshie, Weija, Spintex, Darkuman Junction, and the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange.
According to the party, the recurring floods reflect deeper governance challenges and show that measures introduced to control flooding have not produced lasting results despite repeated experiences over the years.
The NPP also questioned how government currently manages flood response. It argued that dividing responsibilities between the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has created uncertainty and slowed coordinated action.
The party further expressed concern about the involvement of a Deputy Chief of Staff in leading flood response efforts, saying the arrangement weakens accountability and creates unclear reporting structures during emergencies.
The statement also claimed that some flood prevention initiatives announced by government have either not been fully carried out or have delivered limited results. It further alleged that financial constraints continue to affect the pace of key interventions.
The NPP criticised comments attributed to President John Mahama during a town hall meeting outside Ghana, where he reportedly linked flooding partly to human behaviour. The party described the remarks as unfair to residents who continue to experience the impact of recurring floods.
According to the statement, government should not transfer responsibility to citizens but rather take full ownership of planning, implementing, and maintaining effective flood management systems.
The party therefore called for reforms to the current structure. It proposed placing flood management responsibilities under one ministry, appointing a clearly designated lead authority, and providing the public with a full account of the anti-flood task force’s activities and spending.
The NPP also urged government to strengthen collaboration with local assemblies and technical experts to address long-standing issues such as land use practices, sanitation, and drainage systems.
The statement ended by assuring affected residents of the party’s support and pledged that the NPP would continue to demand accountability over government’s handling of the flooding situation.
