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President John Dramani Mahama has launched an Anti-Flood Taskforce to tackle Ghana’s persistent flooding issues, particularly in the capital, Accra, and other flood-prone areas. The initiative comes as the country continues to grapple with severe floods that threaten lives, properties, and infrastructure.
The newly formed task force is chaired by Deputy Chief of Staff in Charge of Operations, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe, with Marietta Brew, Legal Counsel to the President, serving as Secretary. Other key members include Minister for Water Resources, Works & Housing, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei; Minister for Local Government, Ahmed Ibrahim; National Security Coordinator, DCOP Abdul Osman Razak; and Deputy Director General of NADMO, Teddy Addi.
As part of its initial assessment, the task force conducted an aerial reconnaissance over key flood-prone locations such as Weija, the Sakumo Ramsar Site, and the Tema Fishing Harbour area. The purpose was to evaluate drainage conditions and identify critical areas that require immediate intervention.
Following the inspection, Stan Dogbe announced that the government would enforce stricter flood prevention measures, including the immediate desilting of major drains. This initiative will be carried out through a collaboration between the Local Government Ministry and the Ghana Armed Forces.
Brigadier General Richard Kinney, Commander of the Engineer Brigade of the Ghana Armed Forces, pointed to public indiscipline, including illegal construction on waterways and poor waste management, as significant contributors to the flooding problem.
“The only way to curb this issue in the long term is through enforcement. We will ensure that buildings constructed in waterways are removed and that drains are kept clean,” he stated.
