The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for a united national effort to address the persistent flooding that continues to affect parts of Accra whenever heavy rains occur.
Speaking on Tuesday, June 30, during a tour of flood-hit communities following Monday’s downpour, Dr. Bawumia said solving the perennial flooding problem requires collaboration among experts and stakeholders, regardless of political affiliation.
According to him, the recurring floods have become a national challenge that demands the collective efforts of engineers, hydrologists and other professionals to find lasting solutions.
“All our energies, all our talents, all the engineers, all the hydrologists, we have to bring everybody together, regardless of party, because this is for Ghana. And let us do it for Ghana. Let us come together for Ghana and solve this problem for our country,” he said.
Dr. Bawumia also appealed to Ghanaians to support individuals and families affected by the floods, noting that many victims urgently need food, clothing, mattresses and other essential relief items.
“I want to ask everybody, let’s do this together, and let’s provide immediate relief to the people who are affected. People need food, people don’t have clothes, people don’t have mattresses. Let us make sure that we come immediately to their aid,” he stated.
He further encouraged individuals, organisations and community groups to contribute whatever support they can to assist flood victims.
“Everybody should do something. Myself, I will try and help in the small way I can with some of these relief items. But I think that we are a country, our people, our communities are in need, and we should all chip in to come and help them,” he added.
