Tag: Accra Floods
Flood taskforce begins dredging, demolition across Accra
The government’s Flood Mitigation Taskforce has begun a phased dredging, desilting and demolition exercise across parts of Accra as part of efforts to [...]
GMA urges Mahama to take bold steps to end Ghana’s flood crisis
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called for urgent national action to address Ghana’s recurring flooding crisis, warning that the increasing fr [...]
You can’t trade lives for fiscal discipline — Oppong Nkrumah blasts gov’t over flood deaths
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee and Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has strongly cr [...]
Sammi Awuku takes on Mahama over tariffs hike, flood response
The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, has launched a scathing critique of the government over the recent utility tariff increases [...]
Ga Mantse calls for national unity to end Accra’s recurring flood crisis
The Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for a united national effort to tackle Accra’s peren [...]
Finance Minister credits GH¢350 million to Flood Relief and Mitigation Accounts
The Ministry of Finance has credited the designated National Disaster Management Committee accounts with GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to f [...]
Death toll hits 30 in Accra, Central Region floods
The devastating floods triggered by days of torrential rainfall have claimed at least 30 lives across the Greater Accra and Central regions, with tens [...]
Flood victims won’t forgive Parliament if we silence their voices — Annoh-Dompreh
Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Hon. Annoh-Dompreh, has urged Parliament to allow broader debate on the devastating [...]
NPP tears into Mahama gov’t over Accra floods, demands accountability
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has launched a strong attack on the Mahama administration over the recent flooding that devastated several parts of Accr [...]
Accra floods halt businesses
Business activities across the capital came to an abrupt standstill on Monday after hours of heavy overnight rainfall triggered widespread flooding, l [...]