Successive governments have failed to address flooding crisis – Susan Adu-Amankwah

Successive governments have failed to address Ghana’s persistent flooding crisis, according to Susan Adu-Amankwah, Executive Secretary of the National Interest Movement.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile on Saturday, July 4, Adu-Amankwah criticized successive Ghanaian governments for their inability to find lasting solutions to the country’s recurring flooding challenges, noting that the problem has persisted since the 1960s with minimal progress.

“Successive governments have failed us; it is as simple as that. This political football that is played about whose tenure has the worst flood, we find it upsetting,” she said. “There is a job to be done, we have people in place to do the job, they should take the lead and do the job.”

Her comments came in the wake of recent flooding that has disrupted livelihoods, displaced residents, and exposed long-standing weaknesses in drainage infrastructure and urban planning systems.

She further urged President John Mahama to take decisive action to address the issue, adding: “If he does the right things now, and we know the things that have to be done. Leadership is about taking those hard decisions.”

She also called on him to “redeem himself from the 2015 (June 3rd Disaster) now,” stressing the need for bold leadership to break the cycle of recurring floods.

The economic toll of flooding is significant, with studies showing that poor sanitation and flooding cost Ghana billions annually, diverting resources from essential services.

Without sustained investment in drainage infrastructure, enforcement of building codes, and restoration of wetlands, the cycle of destruction is likely to continue.

Only through committed leadership and comprehensive planning can Ghana hope to mitigate the impact of flooding and build resilience against climate change.

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