The Deputy Director General of Protocol and Relief of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) says his outfit does not have enough relief items to support all persons displaced by the heavy downpour on May 18.
Mr Aboagye said this in an interview with Helen Appiah Ampofo on 3FM Sunrise on May 20.
“Our team are on the ground to monitor the situation and so based on that – if it is 10,100 or 50 – that are critically affected, we are going to give to those people. If it is not adequate to be able to serve all the people, then we will ask for assistance from the district assemblies and head office, so they come to our aid. But, indeed, we do not have enough resources to be able to help all these people when it hits us hard,” he lamented.
Samuel Aboagye further appealed to affected persons to exercise patience and understanding as NADMO works to respond by providing them with the needed support to recover from the trauma they suffered as a result of the flood.
“Please bear with us when you don’t get the needed relief items on time. We are managing what we have,” he pleaded.
The Deputy Director General of Protocol and Relief reaffirmed their readiness to respond and manage disasters in the country.
“We had signals that we were going to get more rain than usual, so we (NADMO) as an organization were ready for any circumstance,” he assured.
Mr Samuel Aboagye halso confirmed that over three thousand persons have been displaced following the heavy rainstorm that hit Accra on Sunday, May 18.
He said that four lives have also been lost.
“Over 3,000 residents have been displaced with four deaths so far, one from Abokobi and three from Adenta following Sunday’s downpour.” He confirmed to 3FM Sunrise.
The NADMO officer NADMO also reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring that affected persons are given the needed support items.
“Our operation teams are still on the ground assessing and registering individuals affected by the flood. We will ensure affected persons are compensated accordingly, ” Samuel Aboagye affirmed.
The Deputy Director General of Protocol and Relief of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) however urged Ghanaians to remain alert and to avoid flood-prone areas during and after heavy rainfall as part of efforts to ensure public safety.
“Let me use this medium to urge Ghanaians to be vigilant and proactive in disaster preparedness and response, particularly during this rainy season,” he said.
On Sunday, May, 18th 2025 severe parts of Accra were flooded, disrupting traffic and daily activities after almost three hours of downpours.
The rainfall, which began around 3:00pm, coincided with peak commuting hours and exacerbated the impact on residents and motorists. Areas such as Weija, Kaneshie, Adabraka, parts of Tema, Adentan-Dodowa and other parts of the capital were significantly submerged, with vehicles stranded and roads rendered impassable.
