The New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for a united national effort to tackle the persistent flooding that continues to wreak havoc across parts of Accra during heavy rainfall.
Speaking on Tuesday, 30 June, during a tour of several flood-hit communities, he emphasised that addressing this perennial issue requires deep collaboration among experts and stakeholders, regardless of their political affiliation.
The former Vice President stated that the recurring floods have evolved into a national crisis that demands collective action and the specialised knowledge of professionals from various fields.
“All our energies, all our talents, all the engineers, all the hydrologists, we have to bring everybody together, regardless of party, because this is for Ghana. And let us do it for Ghana. Let us come together for Ghana and solve this problem for our country,” he said.
In addition to seeking long-term structural solutions, Dr Bawumia appealed to the public to support individuals and families displaced by the deluge, stressing the urgent need for immediate humanitarian assistance.
“I want to ask everybody, let’s do this together, and let’s provide immediate relief to the people who are affected. People need food, people don’t have clothes, people don’t have mattresses. Let us make sure that we come immediately to their aid,” he stated.
He concluded with a personal commitment, urging collective empathy from all citizens to support those in distress.
“Everybody should do something. Myself, I will try and help in the small way I can with some of these relief items. But I think that we are a country, our people, our communities are in need, and we should all chip in to come and help them.”
By:Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana