Chiefs Demand Lasting Solution To Flood Menace
The National House of Chiefs has called on the government to implement a permanent solution to Ghana’s recurring flooding crisis following the recent devastating floods that claimed at least 12 lives.
The appeal comes after a 48-hour torrential downpour triggered severe flooding across Accra, Tema and parts of several other regions, leaving a trail of destruction. The disaster claimed the lives of men, women and children, displaced thousands of residents and destroyed homes, businesses and other property.
The floods also prompted a large-scale rescue operation involving the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana National Fire Service, which worked together to rescue stranded residents from affected communities.
Speaking at a meeting of the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi on Thursday, July 2, 2026, the President of the House, Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, expressed sympathy to families who lost their loved ones and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
He said the persistent flooding has become a national challenge that requires urgent and decisive action rather than temporary interventions.
According to him, government must invest in sustainable flood control measures, improve drainage systems, enforce building and planning regulations, and protect waterways to minimise the impact of future floods.
Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II stressed that preventing floods should be a shared responsibility involving government agencies, local authorities, traditional leaders and the public.
He expressed confidence that with strong political commitment and coordinated action, Ghana can overcome its perennial flooding problem and save lives and property from needless destruction.
