The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has visited several flood-affected communities in the metropolis to assess the impact of recent rains, interact with affected residents, and inspect the sanitation situation.
The visit formed part of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s (AMA) efforts to coordinate immediate support for affected areas while strengthening ongoing measures aimed at finding lasting solutions to the city’s perennial flooding challenges.
The areas visited included the Graphic Road, Obetsebi Lamptey Interchange, Kaneshie First Light, Darkuman Kokompe, Kwame Nkrumah Interchange area, Alajo, the North and South Industrial Areas, the Korle Lagoon enclave, and Jamestown, where the Mayor inspected a collapsed building and assessed the level of damage.
The Mayor also visited the frontage of the AT Ghana Head Office along Barnes Road, where he supervised the removal of a large neem tree that had fallen and blocked the road.
At First Light, where floodwaters had washed sand and debris onto sections of the road, the Mayor immediately directed that the materials be cleared to ensure the free movement of vehicles and pedestrians, and to reduce the risk of accidents or further obstruction.
The inspection also took the Mayor to several drains and low-lying communities, where he observed the state of drainage channels, waste accumulation, and other sanitation-related issues contributing to flooding in parts of the metropolis.
Speaking in an interview with the media at Darkuman Kokompe, the Mayor noted that he had received a call from the local Member of Parliament regarding the flooding situation, prompting the visit to assess it firsthand and determine the appropriate response.
According to him, flooding in Accra remains a major concern that requires coordinated action among all stakeholders.
He emphasised that while the Assembly would continue to intensify desilting, waste collection, enforcement, and public education, residents also have a responsibility to support flood prevention efforts by refraining from dumping refuse into drains and waterways.
He added that the Assembly would continue to work with relevant agencies to improve drainage management and enforce sanitation by-laws to protect lives, property, and public infrastructure.
Hon. Allotey assured affected residents that the AMA would not abandon them, adding that the Assembly would work with the appropriate authorities to mobilize the needed support for communities heavily impacted by the rains.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a cleaner, safer, and more resilient Accra, noting that the fight against flooding requires both emergency responses and sustained preventive action.
The Mayor appealed to residents, traders, transport operators, and property owners to cooperate with the Assembly’s sanitation and flood prevention measures.
He stated that the AMA would continue to monitor flood-prone communities and take proactive steps to reduce risks, protect vulnerable residents, and ensure that public spaces, drains, and roads remain safe and accessible.
Some residents who interacted with the Mayor expressed deep concern about the recurrent flooding in their communities and appealed for urgent intervention to improve drainage and support affected households.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
