President John Dramani Mahama has blamed the perennial flooding in the capital and other big cities in the country on indiscipline on the part of some citizens.
He also indicates that the topography of the capital further makes it susceptible to floods, the reason people should be disciplined enough not to build in waterways and throw garbage into drainage to make the issue worse.
Flooding continues to be a major concern in Ghana, with recent incidents highlighting the country’s vulnerability to heavy rainfall and poor drainage systems.
The country’s flooding problem is attributed to a combination of factors, including choked gutters, improper settlements, and low-lying lands.
In Accra, the capital city, flooding has become a recurring issue, with many areas experiencing disruptions to daily life.
President Mahama, speaking at a diaspora town hall meeting in London on Sunday, May 31, 2026, indicated that Accra is a lowland area and water from the upstream always flow downstream, making the city flood whenever it rains heavily.
He has therefore called for attitudinal change with regards to building in waterways, as well as indiscriminate disposal of refuse to avert the decades-old flooding which has cost the nation millions of cedis.
“The flooding in Accra is not an engineering problem; it is a problem of discipline. The major problem is the location of Accra, with water from the mountain and other streams all flowing in that direction,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned of possible flash floods across the country, urging residents to take necessary precautions even when the rainy season is yet to get to its peak.
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has projected that Ghana will experience less drought and flooding in 2026, due to early warning systems and public education efforts.
However, the Organisation’s Director-General, Major (Rtd) Dr. Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, has warned that the growing demand for land for residential and commercial development poses a serious risk to lives and property in the capital.
GMet warns of rainstorms, flooding risk in Accra, Tema, Kasoa, Koforidua, Nkawkaw, Aburi and Ho
