The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for a united national effort to tackle the persistent flooding that continues to affect parts of Accra during heavy rainfall.
Speaking on Tuesday, June 30, during a tour of some flood-hit communities following Monday’s downpour, Dr. Bawumia said addressing the perennial flooding requires collaboration among experts and stakeholders, regardless of political affiliation.
According to him, the recurring floods have become a national challenge that demands collective action and the expertise of professionals from various fields.
“All our energies, all our talents, all the engineers, all the hydrologists, we have to bring everybody together, regardless of party, because this is for Ghana. And let us do it for Ghana. Let us come together for Ghana and solve this problem for our country,” he said.
The former Vice President also appealed to Ghanaians to support individuals and families affected by the floods, stressing the urgent need for relief assistance.
“I want to ask everybody, let’s do this together, and let’s provide immediate relief to the people who are affected. People need food, people don’t have clothes, people don’t have mattresses. Let us make sure that we come immediately to their aid,” he stated.
He encouraged citizens, organisations and community groups to contribute in any way they can to support affected residents.
“Everybody should do something. Myself, I will try and help in the small way I can with some of these relief items. But I think that we are a country, our people, our communities are in need, and we should all chip in to come and help them,” he added.
The heavy rains on Monday June 29 triggered widespread flooding across parts of the Greater Accra Region, resulting in loss of lives, displacement of residents, destruction of property, and a fire outbreak in the Odawna area.
