The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has urged residents, government institutions and local authorities to work together to tackle Accra’s persistent flooding, arguing that lasting solutions will require more than drainage projects and infrastructure development.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following the latest flooding in the capital, the Ga Traditional Council said the recurring disaster is largely driven by human activities, including poor sanitation practices, disregard for land-use regulations and encroachment on natural waterways.
While acknowledging ongoing government interventions, the Council stressed that individual and community responsibility remains essential if the city is to overcome its annual flooding challenges.
“The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, and the Ga Traditional Council have taken careful note of the persistent challenges posed by Accra’s perennial flooding, as well as the renewed efforts by Government, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, NADMO, Metropolitan Authorities, and the Security Services to address this issue with urgency, discipline, and foresight,” the statement said.
The Traditional Council expressed sympathy to families, traders, motorists and communities whose homes, businesses and livelihoods were affected by the recent heavy rains.
It also praised the efforts of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), emergency responders, security agencies and volunteers who have been assisting victims and restoring normalcy in flood-affected areas.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to all families, traders, motorists, and communities affected by the recent rains. We also commend the dedication of public institutions, emergency responders, and citizens working tirelessly to safeguard lives and restore normalcy,” the statement added.
According to the Ga Mantse, the city’s flooding problem cannot be resolved through engineering solutions alone. Instead, he called for stronger enforcement of planning regulations, improved waste management, environmental conservation and greater public discipline.
“As custodians of the land, we emphasise that flooding in Accra is not solely an engineering challenge, but a matter that demands collective responsibility, adherence to land-use regulations, improved sanitation practices, environmental stewardship, and respect for natural waterways,” the statement noted.
The appeal comes as Accra continues to grapple with the devastating effects of seasonal flooding, which frequently results in loss of lives, destruction of property, traffic disruptions and economic hardship. The Ga Traditional Council believes that a coordinated approach involving government, traditional authorities, communities and individual citizens offers the best path toward reducing the impact of future floods and building a more resilient capital.
By: Janice Opoku-Agyemang
