Ntim Fordjour sympathises with flood victims, urges swift government intervention

Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South and Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee, extended his sympathies to victims affected by floods in Accra while urging the government to act swiftly to prevent further loss of lives and destruction of property. He called on the government to declare Accra a disaster emergency zone for one week starting June 29, 2026, stating, "The government must declare Accra a DISASTER EMERGENCY for one week starting today."

He expressed concern over the impact of torrential rains, which inundated homes, businesses, and major roads across the capital, leaving many residents stranded and forcing emergency agencies to undertake rescue operations. Rev. Ntim Fordjour stressed that the unfolding humanitarian situation required an immediate and coordinated national response. He further urged the immediate deployment of security agencies and emergency responders to support affected communities and work alongside the Department of Urban Roads and the Ghana Highway Authority to restore access on flooded roads.