The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, together with the Ga Traditional Council, has urged Ghanaians to unite in confronting Accra’s perennial flooding, stressing that the challenge demands collective responsibility beyond engineering solutions.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and signed by Registrar Evelyn Amewotse on behalf of the Ga Mantse, the Council expressed sympathy to families, traders, motorists, and communities affected by the recent rains. It commended the efforts of government agencies, emergency responders, and citizens working to safeguard lives and restore normalcy.
The Council emphasized that flooding in Accra is linked to poor sanitation, disregard for land‑use regulations, and environmental mismanagement. It called for sustainable interventions to address drainage inefficiencies, waste disposal, and urban planning challenges.
“As custodians of the land, we emphasize that flooding in Accra is not solely an engineering challenge, but a matter that demands collective responsibility, adherence to land‑use regulations, improved sanitation practices, environmental stewardship, and respect for natural waterways,” the statement noted.
The Ga Traditional Council invited government agencies, traditional authorities, youth groups, and private entities to strengthen collaboration in building a resilient Accra. It also urged residents to adopt behavioral change to prevent indiscriminate waste disposal and other practices that worsen flooding.
The Council pledged continued engagement with relevant authorities to ensure effective flood mitigation measures, while calling on all citizens to remain vigilant, disciplined, and orderly.
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