The MP for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has urged continuous funding for drainage systems and a shift in public behaviour on sanitation as vital steps to tackle Accra’s persistent flooding crisis.
Reacting to the regular floods that hit parts of the city during downpours in a Facebook post on Friday, June 12, 2026, Mr Boamah said the issue was not recent and will need long-term strategy, discipline and major financial support to fix.
“Flooding in Accra is not a new problem, and fixing it will require serious investment, planning and discipline,” he said.
The Okaikwei Central MP pointed out that several drains across the capital are open and often lack the capacity to carry heavy rainfall.
He added that poor sanitation culture, especially reckless disposal of waste, keeps aggravating the problem.
“Our drains are mostly uncovered, many are too small to contain heavy rains, and poor sanitation habits continue to worsen the situation as refuse is dumped indiscriminately,” he stated.
While recognising work by past governments to upgrade drainage networks, Mr Boamah emphasised that managing floods should not be left to officials alone.
“Successive governments have played their part by constructing drains, but the fight against flooding cannot be left to government alone.
Attitudinal change is equally important if we truly want a lasting solution,” he said.
His remarks follow fresh public debate on flooding and city planning in Accra, where intense rains often cause submerged streets, property loss and interruptions to business.Experts and environmental analysts have repeatedly blamed weak drainage, fast urban growth and poor waste handling as key drivers of the city’s flood woes.
