Accra flooding is self-inflicted and avoidable - CPP urges immediate government action
The Convention People's Party (CPP) expressed sadness over the havoc caused by heavy downpour in Accra on Monday, June 29, 2026, describing the flooding as a "self-inflicted" disaster that could have been prevented. The party criticized successive governments for failing to address indiscriminate building on waterways and the dumping of garbage into drainage systems. The CPP noted that what should have been a blessing for agriculture has instead turned into a disaster, claiming lives and destroying millions of cedis worth of property, with more rain expected.
The CPP called on the government to immediately deploy the Ghana Navy, all available speedboats, and the Blue Water Guards to help rescue and protect lives and property. They urged Minister of Energy John Jinapor to direct the immediate cutting of electricity supply to all flooded areas where water has reached electrical poles and installations to prevent possible electrocution. The party called for a coordinated "all-hands-on-deck" approach involving security agencies and experts, and appealed to all Ghanaians to remain calm, vigilant, and avoid flood-prone areas.
Quick Summary
The Convention People's Party (CPP) has voiced profound sorrow regarding the extensive damage caused by recent heavy rainfall in Accra. The party
Summary - read the full story for complete context.
Image: Adom Online
Also covered by
GhanaFront aggregates news from trusted sources. Click to read the original article.
Keywords
Explore related tagsMore from Adom Online
Related Stories
More from Politics
Proposed Vice Presidential Villa abandoned for 13 years after over $2.4 million spent (Photos)
A $2.4 million start, a stalled promise - what happened to Ghana's abandoned Vice Presidential Villa?
15h ago•4 min read
Pay striking teachers before expressway spending - Abuakwa South MP tells gov't
Why is a two-billion-cedi road project being prioritized while teachers wait for their dues?
16h ago•3 min read
Mahama holds talks with China Vice President in New York to strengthen cooperation
What did Ghana's leader discuss with China's VP at the UN - and what could it mean for investment?
18h ago•2 min read
Parliament reconvenes today for emergency sitting
Why are MPs being recalled amid mounting concerns over narcotics shipments?
18h ago•2 min read
