Author: Krobea

The Ministry of Finance has credited the designated National Disaster Management Committee accounts with GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund to finance emergency flood relief and mitigation measures following severe flooding that has affected parts of the country. The transfer follows President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, to mobilise resources from the Contingency Fund to support immediate relief efforts and strengthen flood mitigation measures. In line with Article 177 of the 1992 Constitution, the Finance Minister first secured parliamentary approval through the Finance Committee for the withdrawal from the Contingency Fund. Following Parliament’s…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed shock and profound sadness following the fatal shooting of a Ghanaian national in South Africa during anti-immigrant demonstrations linked to xenophobic attacks. The deceased, Bashiru Isak, 40, was shot and killed in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, on Monday, June 30, 2026, amid protests that have seen African nationals, including Ghanaians, targeted in a fresh wave of xenophobic violence. “The Government of Ghana condemns, in the strongest terms, this senseless act of violence and the rising tide of xenophobia targeting African nationals, including Ghanaians, in South Africa. The taking of any life is unacceptable and…

Think-tank Energy Consumer Watch Ghana has expressed concerns about the disparity between the revised fuel price benchmark by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) and actual pump prices by oil-marketing companies (OMCs). According the civil society organisation, most OMCs are selling fuel at higher prices without recourse to the NPA regulation. “This situation raises serious concerns that the intended benefits of the NPA’s downward price review are not reaching consumers,” it said in a press release on Wednesday, July 1. “Ghanaian motorists, transport operators, businesses, and households continue to bear a financial burden despite favourable market conditions that should have resulted…

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), in partnership with Zoomlion Ghana Limited and other collaborating institutions, on Wednesday, July 1 intensified its flood preparedness efforts with a large-scale drain-clearing exercise at multiple flood-prone locations across the Greater Accra Region to improve the free flow of stormwater and minimise the risk of flooding ahead of the next expected rains. The exercise forms part of the 12-week “No Do No Do” campaign, launched last month to promote environmental responsibility, strengthen flood preparedness and complement ongoing public education with practical interventions. Under the campaign, NADMO and its partners are undertaking post-flood assessments and…

Black Stars Head Coach Carlos Queiroz has issued a message of solidarity on behalf of the entire Ghana technical team and playing body, following the devastating floods that have hit Accra. In a statement released by the Ghana Football Association, the Portuguese tactician said the squad’s thoughts remain with the people of Ghana despite their preparations for the FIFA World Cup in the United States. “On behalf of myself, my technical team, and the entire Black Stars squad here in the United States, I want to express our deepest solidarity with the victims of the floods in Accra,” Queiroz said.…

The World Bank has accused the Mahama administration of slowing down a $350 million project it funded to tackle perennial flooding in Greater Accra. The Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project, GARID, begun under the previous Akufo-Addo government, is designed to reduce flood risk in the capital. It is also to improve solid waste management, and strengthen urban upgrading, institutional coordination, and emergency response. But in its May 2026 implementation update, the World Bank rated GARID’s progress “moderately unsatisfactory” and blamed the government for causing funding delays for the setback. According to the report, “the implementation of GARID has…

Former Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged government to consider declaring a state of emergency as more rains have been forecast to fall in the coming days. He expressed worry that if pragmatic steps are not taken, the country will be caught off-guard regarding the predicted heavy rains. “What is worrying for me is that the forecasts are even forecasts of more rains to come and if there is going to be more rain, I believe the government could consider even declaring a state of emergency so that we deal with…

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has issued urgent safety directives requiring all fuel station operators in flood-affected areas to immediately suspend operations as heavy rains continue to disrupt parts of the country. In a notice to Oil Marketing Companies, dealers, transporters and the general public, the Authority directed that all fuel dispensing, loading and offloading activities must stop immediately where floodwater has entered forecourts, tank areas, or key fuel storage points. “All operators of fuel retail outlets affected by flooding shall immediately implement the following measures: “Suspend Operations: Immediately cease all fuel dispensing, loading, and offloading activities where floodwater has…

The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, on Monday June 29, 2026 embarked on an inspection tour of some of Accra’s major flood-prone areas to assess the impact of recent heavy rains and worsening drainage blockages. The tour forms part of ongoing efforts to evaluate drainage challenges in the capital and identify urgent interventions needed to mitigate flooding, especially during the peak rainy season. As a leading force in Ghana’s sanitation, waste management, dredging, and environmental sustainability sectors, Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its affiliate companies have remained at the forefront of efforts to tackle…

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that designs are being worked on regarding a new city to serve major government institutions away from Accra. “Government will provide the necessary infrastructure, including roads, water and electricity, to support the growth of the new city and reduce pressure on Accra,” President Mahama said, adding that the project will span about two decades. He made these known on Monday, June 29 when he addressed the nation following Monday’s devastating floods. The floods occurred as a result of heavy rainfall, regarded as one of the highest in recent years. According to a briefing by…