President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the release of GH¢300 million from the national Contingency Fund to support urgent relief and long-term flood mitigation efforts following severe flooding that has affected Accra and other parts of southern Ghana.
According to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the amount will be split equally, with GH¢150 million earmarked for immediate humanitarian relief and another GH¢150 million dedicated to flood control and mitigation measures aimed at reducing future disasters.
The directive comes in response to days of intense rainfall that submerged major parts of the capital, displaced residents and disrupted transport and economic activity across affected communities.
As part of the response, President Mahama has also ordered the deployment of personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service to support the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in ongoing rescue and relief operations.
The President took an aerial tour of flood-hit areas earlier on Tuesday to assess the extent of destruction and coordinate government intervention. He revealed that preliminary data showed rainfall levels of about 140 millimetres—significantly higher than the peak of 56 millimetres recorded in the previous year.
Communities including Alajo, Achimota, Kaneshie, Spintex, sections of the N1 Highway and the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange were among the worst affected, with major roads rendered impassable and several homes submerged.
Tragically, at least three people reportedly died in suspected electrocution incidents in the Alajo area as floodwaters swept through residential communities.
The government says the emergency funding is expected to support both immediate recovery efforts and long-term infrastructure improvements aimed at addressing Ghana’s recurring urban flooding challenges.
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has directed Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to intensify rescue operations, while the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection is working to safeguard vulnerable groups affected by the disaster.
The Ministry of the Interior has also issued a public safety advisory urging residents to avoid flooded areas and remain indoors as emergency teams continue operations.
