The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the government of confusion, poor coordination and failure in its response to the recent flooding that affected parts of Accra.
In a statement issued on June 29, 2026, and signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the opposition party said the situation exposed weaknesses in the country’s flood management system and the government’s inability to implement effective long-term solutions.
The NPP expressed solidarity with residents affected by flooding in several communities, including the N1 Highway, Apenkwa, Achimota, Kaneshie, Weija, Spintex, Darkuman Junction and the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange.
It described the recurring floods as evidence of weak governance and ineffective interventions, arguing that successive measures introduced by authorities have failed to produce lasting results.
According to the party, the current structure for managing floods is fragmented, with responsibilities split between the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, a situation it says has created confusion in coordination and response.
The statement also raised concerns about the involvement of a Deputy Chief of Staff in coordinating flood response efforts, arguing that the arrangement lacks clear authority and weakens emergency management.
The NPP further alleged that some flood mitigation measures announced by government have either not been implemented or have been poorly executed, while funding challenges have also affected progress on key interventions.
It also criticised comments attributed to President John Dramani Mahama during a town hall meeting abroad, where he reportedly suggested that human behaviour contributes to flooding. The party described the remarks as unfair to affected citizens.
Rejecting what it called attempts to shift blame onto residents, the NPP insisted that government must take full responsibility for designing and implementing effective flood control systems.
The party is therefore calling for a review of the current flood management framework, including the consolidation of responsibilities under a single ministry, the appointment of a clearly mandated lead authority, and a full public account of expenditures by the anti-flood task force.
It also urged government to deepen collaboration with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies as well as technical experts to address land use, sanitation and drainage challenges contributing to the recurring floods.
The statement concluded that the NPP stands with affected families and will continue to hold government accountable for its handling of the flooding situation.