The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Fomena, Andrews Asiamah Amoako, says Ghana’s recurring flooding challenges demonstrate that the country has failed to learn from past disasters.
He described the flooding that struck parts of Accra on Monday, June 29, 2026, as unfortunate, attributing the persistent problem to weak urban planning, poor land use practices, and indiscipline.
Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Martyrs Day celebration in Kumasi on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, he explained that one of Accra’s major challenges is the limited capacity of its drainage system to accommodate runoff from the Aburi Mountains and surrounding areas, leaving several communities vulnerable to flooding.
He said Ghana’s broader construction and development challenges must be addressed holistically, stressing that indiscipline in land use continues to worsen the situation.
According to him, lasting progress will only be achieved through proper planning, responsible land use, and strict adherence to regulations.
He also warned that the country’s inability to draw lessons from recurring flood disasters poses a serious national concern.
“It has been a perennial and unfortunate incident that has been bedevilling the country, and it appears we are not learning anything. The same issue persists. I used to work at the KMA, where I was in charge of development control, and the very problems we faced then are still with us today.
“Human beings simply do not seem prepared to learn. Everybody wants to do what pleases him or herself,” he said.
The Fomena MP further stressed that passing laws alone would not solve the problem without effective enforcement.
“If you pass the law but we are not able to implement it to address the problem, then it is more or less useless,” he added.
