The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government over the recurring flooding situation in Accra and other parts of the country, accusing the administration of failing to implement effective anti-flood measures despite worsening conditions.
In a statement issued on June 29, 2026, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, the NPP expressed sympathy to thousands of residents affected by the latest floods while urging the government to “stop paying lip service” to flood prevention efforts.
The party described the flooding situation as a recurring national crisis, saying many Ghanaians continue to suffer yearly losses of property and livelihoods due to what it called poor leadership and weak coordination within government.
According to the NPP, communities including the N1 Highway, Apenkwa, Achimota, Kaneshie, Weija, Spintex, Darkuman Junction, and the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange were heavily affected by the June 29 floods.
“These are not new names. They are the same communities, the same roads, the same families. Flooded again,” the statement said.
The party accused the government of focusing more on public relations activities instead of implementing practical flood mitigation solutions.
The NPP particularly criticised the government’s flood management structure, arguing that the decision to split flood-related responsibilities between the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources has created confusion and weakened effective coordination.
According to the party, the overlapping mandates have resulted in what it described as a “turf war” between the two ministries, with neither institution functioning effectively.
“The result is not collaboration. It is a turf war. Two ministers fighting for space, for cameras, for credit while Accra drowns,” the statement noted.
The opposition party also questioned the role of Deputy Chief of Staff, Stanislav Xoese Dogbe , who it said has been tasked with coordinating anti-flood efforts despite lacking ministerial authority.
The NPP argued that assigning a presidential staffer to supervise ministers responsible for flood management undermines the chain of command and weakens accountability.
The party further alleged that some anti-flood interventions announced by government have either not been implemented or have been poorly executed.
It also claimed that delays in the release of funds by the Ministry of Finance may be affecting flood mitigation projects.
The statement additionally criticised remarks made by President during a town hall meeting in London, where he reportedly attributed aspects of flooding to poor environmental practices and indiscipline among citizens.
The NPP rejected that position, insisting that government must take full responsibility for the country’s flood management failures.
“Shared responsibility is not an excuse to avoid accountability,” the statement stressed.
The opposition party called on President Mahama to immediately streamline flood management responsibilities under a single ministry and appoint one empowered minister to oversee all anti-flood interventions.
It also demanded a full public account of the government’s anti-flood task force, including details of its activities, the outcome of helicopter surveillance operations, and how allocated funds have been utilised.
The NPP warned that the flooding situation could worsen if urgent action is not taken, and urged government to work closely with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies as well as technical experts to address land use planning, sanitation challenges and drainage infrastructure.
“The NPP stands with every family displaced today. We will continue to hold this government and this President accountable. Not seasonally, but consistently,” the statement maintained.
By 1960news.com
