The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government’s handling of recent flooding in parts of Accra, accusing it of inefficiency and poor coordination in its flood control response.
In a statement issued on June 29, 2026, and signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the opposition party expressed solidarity with residents affected by flooding in several communities, including the N1 Highway, Apenkwa, Achimota, Kaneshie, Weija, Spintex, Darkuman Junction and the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange.
The party described the recurring floods as a sign of what it called weak governance and ineffective anti-flood interventions, arguing that authorities have failed to implement lasting solutions despite repeated incidents.
The NPP also questioned the structure of the government’s flood management system, claiming that responsibilities had been fragmented between the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, which it said has created confusion in the response process.
It further raised concerns about the role of a Deputy Chief of Staff in coordinating flood response efforts, arguing that such an arrangement undermines clear lines of authority and weakens emergency management.
According to the statement, some announced flood mitigation measures have either not been implemented or have been poorly executed, while funding challenges were also alleged to be slowing down key interventions.
The party criticised comments attributed to President John Mahama during a town hall meeting abroad, where he reportedly suggested that human behaviour contributed to flooding, describing the remarks as unfair to affected citizens.
The NPP rejected what it called attempts to shift responsibility onto citizens, insisting that government must take full accountability for the design and execution of flood management systems.
It is calling for a review of the current flood management structure, including the consolidation of responsibilities under a single ministry, the appointment of a clearly mandated lead authority, and a full public account of the activities and expenditure of the anti-flood task force.
The party also urged government to work more closely with local assemblies and technical experts to address land use, sanitation and drainage challenges driving the recurring floods.
The statement concluded with an assurance that the NPP stands with affected families and will continue to hold government accountable over its handling of the situation.
