The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has called for sustained investment in drainage infrastructure and a change in public attitudes toward sanitation as key measures to address the recurring flooding problem in Accra.
Commenting on the perennial flooding that affects parts of the capital during heavy rains in a Facebook post on Friday, June 12, 2026, Mr Boamah said the challenge was not new and would require long-term planning, discipline, and significant financial commitment to resolve.
“Flooding in Accra is not a new problem, and fixing it will require serious investment, planning, and discipline,” he said.
The Okaikwei Central MP noted that many drains across the city remain uncovered and often cannot handle large volumes of rainwater.
He added that poor sanitation practices, particularly the indiscriminate dumping of refuse, continue to worsen the situation.
“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 acknowledging efforts by successive governments to improve drainage infrastructure, Boamah stressed that the responsibility for tackling flooding should not rest solely with authorities.
“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 comments come amid renewed public discussions about flooding and urban planning in Accra, where heavy rainfall frequently leads to inundated roads, damaged property and disruptions to economic activities.
Analysts and environmental experts have often cited inadequate drainage systems, rapid urbanisation and poor waste management as major contributors to the city’s flooding challenges.
