Ga Mantse Calls for Collective Action to End Accra’s Recurring Floods

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for a united national approach to tackling Accra’s persistent flooding, saying the annual crisis cannot be solved through engineering solutions alone but requires collective responsibility and lasting behavioural change.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 1, following the recent floods that affected parts of the capital, the Ga Mantse expressed concern over the widespread destruction caused by the heavy rains and extended his sympathies to families, traders, motorists and communities impacted by the disaster.

He also acknowledged the efforts of government agencies and emergency responders working to restore normalcy in the affected areas.

“The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, and the Ga Traditional Council have taken careful note of the persistent challenges posed by Accra’s perennial flooding, as well as the renewed efforts by Government, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, NADMO, Metropolitan Authorities, and the Security Services to address this issue with urgency, discipline, and foresight,” the statement said.

The Ga Traditional Council further commended public institutions, emergency personnel and citizens for their dedication to protecting lives and property during the flooding.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to all families, traders, motorists, and communities affected by the recent rains. We also commend the dedication of public institutions, emergency responders, and citizens working tirelessly to safeguard lives and restore normalcy,” the statement added.

The Ga Mantse stressed that resolving Accra’s flooding challenge requires more than investment in drainage systems and infrastructure. He urged residents, institutions and public authorities to uphold land-use regulations, improve sanitation practices, protect the environment and preserve natural waterways.

“As custodians of the land, we emphasise that flooding in Accra is not solely an engineering challenge, but a matter that demands collective responsibility, adherence to land-use regulations, improved sanitation practices, environmental stewardship, and respect for natural waterways,” the statement noted.

The Ga Mantse’s appeal comes amid renewed public concern over the devastating impact of seasonal flooding in Accra, with calls for both stronger infrastructure and greater civic responsibility to prevent future disasters.