Accra, Ghana — Former Sekondi MP, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, has taken aim at the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) for failing to deliver on its flood mitigation promises, questioning why communities continue to suffer devastating floods despite bold pledges made during the 2024 campaign.
Mercer, speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana, reminded the public that the NDC had promised to construct water retention and detention reservoirs in flood-prone areas to tackle perennial flooding. Yet, two years into their administration, he argued, there is little evidence of progress. “What has happened to the commitment to build reservoirs to reduce flooding in Accra and other communities?” he asked pointedly.
Recent heavy rains have once again left parts of Accra submerged, with neighborhoods such as Alajo, Chorkor, and Adabraka bearing the brunt of poor drainage systems. Families have been displaced, businesses destroyed, and property lost — a cycle that repeats year after year. Mercer stressed that rainwater harvesting, often touted by the government, is not a substitute for large-scale flood-control infrastructure.
He accused the Mahama-led administration of prioritizing rhetoric over delivery, noting that affected communities cannot wait until 2028 for solutions. “The government must stop hiding behind promises and act now. Ghanaians deserve more than excuses,” Mercer said.
Analysts sympathetic to the NPP argue that the NDC’s failure to act on its flood mitigation pledge reflects a broader pattern of broken promises and misplaced priorities. They contend that while the NPP, under Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, focused on innovative policies such as the gold-for-reserves programme to stabilize the economy, the NDC has failed to match words with action on critical infrastructure.
The floods have reignited debate about governance and accountability, with Mercer’s critique resonating among citizens who feel abandoned in the face of recurring disasters. For the NPP, the issue underscores a central message: proper economic and infrastructural management is the true measure of leadership and the surest predictor of electoral success.
