CPP calls for emergency naval deployment as Accra floods worsen, urges urgent safety measures
The Convention People's Party (CPP) called for an emergency naval deployment on Monday, June 29, 2026, as Accra floods worsened. The party described the situation as a "self-inflicted disaster" linked to poor environmental management, following heavy rainfall.
In a statement issued by its National Communications Director, Osei Kofi Acquah, the CPP blamed ongoing encroachment on waterways and poor waste disposal practices for the widespread destruction. The party urged the government to respond with urgent and coordinated emergency measures, including the deployment of the Ghana Navy, speedboats, and water rescue units to assist in evacuating stranded residents. The CPP also urged the Ministry of Energy to direct the immediate shutdown of electricity in flood-affected areas where water levels have reached power installations, warning of potential electrocution risks. Residents were appealed to avoid flood-prone areas and remain calm, contacting emergency lines including 191 for police assistance and 192 for fire.
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The Convention People's Party (CPP) has voiced deep concern over the severe flooding in Accra, attributing it to poor environmental management. The
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