NADMO appeals to Ibrahim Mahama to dredge rivers as flooding worsens in Samreboi

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality has appealed to businessman and Engineer‑in‑Chief Ibrahim Mahama to assist with dredging the Tano and Samre rivers to alleviate persistent flooding that has devastated communities in Samreboi and surrounding areas.

The appeal follows devastating floods that struck parts of Samreboi and Asankragwa after heavy rainfall caused the Samre and Tano rivers to overflow. NADMO confirmed the flooding on June 19, 2026, reporting that more than 24 buildings have collapsed, numerous residents have been displaced and property across several communities has been destroyed.

Providing an update on Monday, June 22, Deputy Municipal Director of NADMO Christopher Bevel said the situation remains critical as floodwaters continue to affect more residents, increasing pressure on temporary shelters and relief centres established for victims.

“The flood started Sunday, June 14. But it keeps on increasing. Initially, we allocated those victims to places like schools and then churches. And we had five places, which were Aboifie School, Aboifie Catholic Church, Aboifie Deba Centre, and the Aboifie Methodist Church. But it keeps on increasing. So the allocated places have also increased,” Bevel said.

He explained that additional displaced residents have now been accommodated in churches and private homes in nearby communities. Bevel recalled the earlier intervention by Engineers and Planners, the company led by Ibrahim Mahama, in addressing flooding caused by the Odo River, and appealed for similar assistance.

“Now we have also sent some of the community people to Pentecost Church, Catholic Church, that’s Nyambekyere and Bekwai, and some individual houses. The Odo River also flooded. And it was our Honourable Brother, our Honourable Father, Mr Ibrahim Mahama, the CEO of Engineers and Planners Company, who helped them to dredge the water,” he said.

“So on behalf of NADMO and the community, including Ghana as a nation, we are pleading that Honourable Ibrahim Mahama will help us with his machine so that the water or the river can be dredged,” Bevel added.

The appeal highlights the growing challenge of flood management in Ghana’s rural communities, where inadequate drainage infrastructure and deforestation have worsened the impact of intense rainfall events. Experts note that dredging rivers can restore flow capacity, reduce overflow risk and mitigate sediment buildup that contributes to flooding.

Ibrahim Mahama, through his company Engineers and Planners, has previously been involved in dredging projects aimed at controlling flooding in other parts of the country. His equipment and expertise are seen as vital assets in emergency response efforts, particularly when government resources are strained during prolonged crises.

Local leaders have welcomed the NADMO appeal, urging swift action to prevent further loss of life and property. They have also called for longer‑term solutions, including investment in proper drainage systems, reforestation of catchment areas and community‑based early warning programmes.

As the rainy season progresses, NADMO continues to monitor water levels and coordinate relief efforts, while urging residents in flood‑prone areas to heed safety advisories and evacuate when necessary.

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