The Member of Parliament for Bantama and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Local Government and Decentralisation Committee, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has appealed for the establishment of a dedicated Drainage Fund to provide sustainable financing for the construction, expansion and maintenance of drainage infrastructure across the country.
He says the proposed Fund should be financed through a dedicated percentage of the Road Maintenance Fund, arguing that drainage systems are critical to protecting road infrastructure and mitigating the perennial flooding that continues to threaten lives, property and economic activity.
Speaking to the media in Parliament after proceedings on Friday, June 12, 2026, the former Minister for Works and Housing stressed that Ghana’s approach to flood management must move beyond emergency responses and adopt a long-term financing mechanism capable of supporting major drainage projects nationwide.
“There is a causal relationship between drainage provision and the sustainability of road infrastructure. When drainage systems fail, roads deteriorate rapidly. It is therefore only logical that a dedicated percentage of the Road Maintenance Fund be allocated to a Drainage Fund to finance critical flood control infrastructure,” he stated.
Asenso-Boakye noted that despite significant investments in road construction over the years, inadequate drainage infrastructure continues to undermine the lifespan of roads and exacerbate flooding in many urban communities.
He argued that establishing a dedicated Drainage Fund would guarantee predictable funding for flood mitigation projects, reduce the cost of recurrent road repairs, and support a more coordinated national strategy to address flooding.
The Ranking Member further called on government to prioritise investment in drainage infrastructure, strengthen enforcement of planning regulations, and support Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in preventing developments on waterways and other flood-prone areas.
He also urged citizens to complement government efforts by adopting responsible waste disposal practices, emphasizing that lasting solutions to flooding require both public investment and collective civic responsibility.
“Addressing flooding cannot be left to government alone. Citizens must also play their part through responsible waste disposal. It is a collective responsibility” he added.
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