President John Dramani Mahama has taken decisive action to tackle the persistent flooding in Accra by ordering the immediate demolition of structures built on waterways around Mallam Junction in the Weija Gbawe Municipality.
The directive, which comes after a recent inspection tour of flood-prone areas in the capital, is aimed at preventing further destruction of lives and property caused by the recurring floods.
Mahama, who was accompanied by city engineers and municipal authorities, engaged with local residents to understand the full impact of the flooding. Many residents shared harrowing stories of losing homes and businesses to rising waters, a crisis that has worsened due to uncontrolled construction on natural drainage paths.
Visibly concerned, the President stressed that unregulated development on waterways must stop. “We cannot continue like this. These structures are blocking the natural flow of water, and the consequences are devastating,” he said during the tour.
He assured residents that his government was committed to long-term flood control measures but emphasized that urgent steps; such as clearing obstructions, must be taken immediately.
While some affected residents expressed concern over the demolition, others welcomed the move, hoping it would finally bring relief from the annual flood menace that has turned parts of Accra into danger zones.
Municipal authorities have been tasked with enforcing the directive without delay, as engineers work on sustainable drainage solutions to prevent future disasters.
Mahama’s intervention signals a renewed commitment to tackling Accra’s long-standing flooding crisis—a problem that has claimed lives and livelihoods for far too long.
