The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the region to immediately intensify emergency response efforts following flooding caused by heavy rains on Monday, June 29, 2026.
In a statement, the Minister instructed all MMDCEs to deploy emergency response teams, officials of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and other technical officers to affected communities to carry out rescue operations, evacuate stranded residents where necessary, assess the extent of the damage, and provide immediate assistance.
“The safety and well-being of every resident remain my highest priority. I have therefore directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to immediately move into their communities with their emergency response teams, NADMO officers and all relevant technical officers to intensify rescue operations, evacuate persons trapped by floodwater where necessary, assess the situation on the ground and provide immediate relief to affected residents.
“Every MMDCE is expected to remain fully engaged until the situation is brought under control. This is a time for decisive leadership and swift action,” she directed.
According to the Minister, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council is collaborating with NADMO, the Ghana National Fire Service, the Ghana Police Service and other emergency response agencies to coordinate rescue operations.
With the Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasting more rainfall, she urged residents to exercise extreme caution by avoiding unnecessary movement, staying away from flood-prone areas, drains and fast-flowing floodwaters.
She also appealed to parents and guardians to ensure children do not play in floodwaters or attempt to cross flooded roads and drains.
The Minister urged residents requiring emergency assistance to contact NADMO through its emergency lines or WhatsApp platform and called on the public to cooperate with emergency responders and comply with safety directives.
“Together with our Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and our emergency response agencies, we will continue to work tirelessly to protect lives and assist those in need and support our communities through this challenging period,” she added.
The Minister expressed sympathy to residents affected by the floods, assuring them that the government was working to provide relief and protect lives and property.
“My heart goes out to all individuals and families who have been affected by this unfortunate incident. I sincerely sympathise with those who have suffered losses, displacement and other hardships, and I want to assure every affected resident that you are not alone. We stand with you during this difficult period,” she stated.
