President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate release of GHS 300 million from the Contingency Fund to support emergency flood relief operations and long-term mitigation measures following the devastating floods that hit parts of Accra and other communities in southern Ghana.
The directive, announced by the Presidency on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, forms part of government’s intensified response to the widespread destruction caused by hours of unusually heavy rainfall that submerged homes, displaced residents, and disrupted economic activities across several areas.
According to a statement issued by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, half of the amount — GHS 150 million — will be used to provide urgent relief support to individuals and communities severely affected by the floods.
The relief package is expected to support ongoing rescue operations, temporary shelter arrangements, medical assistance, food distribution, and other humanitarian interventions being coordinated by the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other emergency agencies.
The remaining GHS 150 million has been earmarked for flood mitigation initiatives aimed at reducing the recurring flooding situation in Accra and other vulnerable communities.
Government says the intervention will focus on measures designed to improve drainage systems, strengthen flood prevention infrastructure, and address critical environmental concerns contributing to perennial flooding.
As part of the emergency response measures, President Mahama has also directed the immediate deployment of personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service to assist NADMO and other security agencies in rescue and relief efforts currently ongoing in affected areas.
The deployment is expected to strengthen evacuation operations, provide security in vulnerable communities, and support the distribution of emergency relief items to displaced residents.
Earlier on Tuesday, President Mahama undertook an aerial tour of flood-hit communities to assess firsthand the extent of destruction caused by the heavy rains.
The tour enabled the President and senior government officials to evaluate the impact on affected residents and identify critical areas requiring immediate intervention.
Following the assessment, the President announced what the Presidency described as a “raft of measures” intended to safeguard lives, restore affected communities, and prevent future flooding incidents.
Several parts of Accra and surrounding communities experienced severe flooding after torrential rains over the weekend and into Monday, leaving many residents stranded and properties destroyed.
Emergency response teams have since been working around the clock to rescue trapped residents and restore normalcy.
Government has assured affected residents that efforts are underway to provide immediate support while implementing sustainable flood control measures to address the growing challenge of flooding in urban centres.
By 1960news.com
