John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, has expressed sympathy to victims of the recent flood that destroyed the country.
Last week’s flash floods harmed people across the country, particularly in the Greater Accra Region.
The former president termed the floods as depressing and blamed their occurrence on the government’s lack of dedication and ideas for repairing the ongoing damage.
“It is profoundly disheartening to witness the annual recurrence of these floods, with the toll on lives and property steadily increasing. The ability to prevent or minimise such disasters should be a priority for any responsible government. Unfortunately, the Akufo-Addo administration has repeatedly demonstrated its lack of commitment towards implementing effective measures to address this recurring menace.”
“The administration has run out of ideas for ameliorating the situation. Today, even with the shortest burst of rainfall, areas previously immune to the flooding menace experience severe destruction from the raging waters. We are witnessing an increase in flooding, especially in the cities, despite the huge funds injected into flood control by foreign partners such as the World Bank and from the domestic budget.”
Mr. Mahama asked the government and related authorities to take proactive and strategic efforts to address the problem.
“Our firm belief is that tragedies of such magnitude can be prevented through proactive measures such as implementing appropriate regulations, good waste management, and investing in the construction and management of sustainable drainage systems.
“We call on the government to take immediate action to rectify the systemic failures that have contributed to these floods.”
