The Ghana Armed Forces will spearhead a nationwide post-flood recovery and sanitation exercise following the devastating June 29 floods, with authorities warning that illegal structures within waterways and drainage reserves may be removed during the operation.
Briefing the public on Friday, July 3, 2026, Brigadier General Forster Okae-Yeboah, Director General of Joint Operations, said the military has been assigned to coordinate the exercise as part of a broader government flood mitigation response.
He explained that the operation will involve the deployment of military engineers, personnel, and heavy equipment to clear blocked drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways clogged by debris, silt, fallen trees, and collapsed structures.
The exercise will also focus on restoring access to key roads and damaged infrastructure, while supporting sanitation and public health efforts aimed at preventing outbreaks of diseases such as cholera and typhoid in affected communities.
The Ghana Armed Forces will carry out the operation in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Health Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, and various metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies.
Authorities indicated that structures built within waterways and drainage corridors that obstruct flood control efforts may be demolished in accordance with relevant laws and directives from civil authorities.
Residents in affected areas have been urged to cooperate with security personnel as temporary road diversions and restricted access are expected during the cleanup exercise.
The government says the nationwide intervention forms part of a long-term flood resilience strategy focused on improving drainage systems, strengthening early warning mechanisms, and enforcing environmental planning regulations.
Officials assured the public that the exercise will be conducted professionally and strictly within the framework of Ghanaian law.
