The Chairman of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, has called on the government to take stronger action against poor sanitation practices and unregulated development, arguing that persistent flooding across the country reflects a failure of enforcement and planning.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, June 24, at the opening ceremony of the GPCC 2026 National Delegates Conference at the Oil Dome of Royal House Chapel, Apostle Nyamekye expressed frustration over the recurring nature of flooding disasters despite repeated promises by authorities to address the problem.
“It is a bit frustrating that every year we hear about cases of flooding. We make all the promises, and before we know it, the same thing happens again the following year. This is an area where we think the government should provide leadership.
“If the government becomes serious about this fight, all those who are found culpable of dumping refuse into gutters will stop,” he said.
The GPCC Chairman said stricter enforcement of sanitation laws and regulations was needed to deter irresponsible behaviour and prevent avoidable disasters.
“In the past, we had offices like the Town Council that went around arresting people, and they were fined. The thing is, human beings have the tendency to go wayward if they are not controlled, regardless of whether they are good people or not. So there should be tough legislation to take care of issues like this,” he stated.
He also questioned how unauthorised structures continue to emerge in areas vulnerable to flooding, stressing that authorities responsible for planning and development must be held accountable.
“We may not have to wait and go around demolishing buildings that did not appear out of the blue. Where are our town planners then? The government has a part to play, and so do we as citizens,” he added.
He urged Christians and the wider public to support victims of recent flooding, noting that expressions of sympathy alone were insufficient.
“If we keep saying that Ghana is 70% Christian, then it means that if you pick 100 people, you are likely to find 70 of them are Christians. So we cannot end the matter by simply saying sorry. We must also be able to extend financial help to these people,” he said.
He revealed that the GPCC had already provided assistance to some affected residents in Samreboi and encouraged others to contribute to relief efforts.
“Only yesterday, we had to send some money to some of the affected people in Samreboi so they could get food to eat. We want to encourage others to also help us in that regard,” he added.
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