Accra is underwater again. It is a story that repeats with a cruel, rhythmic frequency, turning our capital into a place where the simple act of rainfall is transformed into a harbinger of misery. Homes are submerged, property is washing away, and once again, the vulnerable are left to pick up the sodden pieces of their lives.
But there is a bitter irony hanging over the capital this June. It is not just the water that is rising; it is the ghost of the President’s own promises.
In May 2024, when John Dramani Mahama was campaigning as an opposition leader, he took to Facebook to lash out at the government of the day. He stood tall, pointing an accusing finger, and told us that “protecting the lives and properties of our people should be a top priority.” He mocked the government’s efforts, called for an “engineering solution,” and promised that under his leadership, the nation would finally see a comprehensive flood prevention plan.
Fast forward to June 2026. Mr. Mahama is now the one in the driver’s seat. Yet, as the rains batter Accra, the “engineering solution” remains as elusive as ever. The dredging that should have been completed months ago, long before the meteorologists sounded the alarm for a heavy rainy season, simply did not happen.
It is easy to make promises from the comfort of the opposition benches. It is quite another to deliver when the weight of the state rests on your shoulders. The current government has watched in silence as the capital suffers, proving that for all the fire and brimstone the President preached in 2024, the reality of his administration has been one of profound inertia.
We have seen the reports of lives lost and building collapses in the wake of the latest deluges. Families are being displaced, and businesses are counting their losses, all while the leadership sits behind the high walls of the Jubilee House, seemingly detached from the reality of a sinking city.
The NPP has always maintained that governance is about systematic, institutional preparation. We believe in the hard, unglamorous work of building drains, enforcing planning laws, and maintaining infrastructure before the storms arrive. This is the difference between a party that builds for the future and one that merely survives from one disaster to the next.
What is a leader if he cannot live by his own past words? Mr. President, the floods of 2026 are not just a meteorological event. They are a damning audit of your priorities. The people of Accra are tired of hearing about what you would do; they are suffering because of what you are not doing.
The rain has a way of washing away the pretense of political rhetoric. When the water settles, all that remains is the cold, hard truth of one’s record. And right now, that record is drowning.
Accra floods: Experts call for more resources
This video highlights the recurring devastation caused by the floods in Accra and the urgent calls from experts for better mitigation measures, reflecting the ongoing struggle with the capital’s infrastructure.
