Government has responded to claims that approximately US$200 million allocated during the previous administration for flood control projects has not adequately addressed Ghana’s perennial flooding challenges.
Officials said current authorities are reviewing existing drainage and flood mitigation projects while introducing new interventions aimed at reducing flooding in vulnerable communities.
The statement follows renewed public concern after heavy rains caused flooding in several parts of Accra and other urban centres.
Government assured citizens that long-term investments in drainage infrastructure remain a priority.
Government’s Position
A spokesperson for the Ministry stated:
“The Government remains fully committed to protecting lives and property from perennial flooding. The US$200 million flood mitigation package is being implemented in phases across all flood-prone areas, particularly in Accra, Kumasi, and other major cities. We challenge anyone with concrete evidence of mismanagement to present it to the appropriate authorities.”
The government further noted that several major projects under the initiative have already been completed or are at advanced stages, including:
- Desilting of major drains in Accra
- Construction of retention basins
- Rehabilitation of key storm drains in flood hotspots
Background
Ghana continues to face severe flooding during the rainy season, with thousands of residents displaced and millions of dollars in property damaged annually. The US$200 million fund was announced as part of a comprehensive national strategy to address this long-standing challenge.
Opposition figures and some civil society organizations have demanded greater transparency and accountability in the disbursement and execution of the funds.
The government has assured the public that all projects are being monitored and that detailed progress reports will be made available to the public in due course.
