The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, together with the Ga Traditional Council, has called for a united national effort to address the recurring flooding challenges in Accra, describing the situation as a shared responsibility that goes beyond engineering solutions.
In a statement responding to the recent floods in the capital, the Ga Mantse noted with concern the persistent nature of the problem and acknowledged ongoing interventions by government and key state institutions.
He commended the efforts of the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), metropolitan assemblies, and security agencies for their continued work to respond to the situation, especially in affected communities.
The statement also expressed sympathy to families, traders, motorists, and residents who have been impacted by the recent heavy rains, which have once again caused widespread disruption and damage across parts of the capital.
According to the Ga Traditional Council, flooding in Accra should not be viewed only as an infrastructural or engineering challenge, but as a broader civic issue requiring collective responsibility.
The Council stressed the need for strict adherence to land-use and building regulations, improved sanitation practices, environmental protection, and greater respect for natural watercourses and drainage systems.
It further reaffirmed its support for sustainable and practical measures to address the problem, including protecting drainage systems, preventing construction on waterways, promoting community-led sanitation efforts, and intensifying public education.
The Council also called for stronger collaboration among all stakeholders, including government agencies, district assemblies, traditional authorities, faith-based organisations, businesses, youth groups, and residents.
The Ga Traditional Council said it would continue to use its traditional authority to promote behavioural change, civic responsibility, and collective action toward safeguarding the capital.
