President Mahama orders release of GH¢300m for flood relief, mitigation efforts

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate release of GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund to support flood relief and mitigation efforts following the devastating floods that affected parts of Accra and other communities in southern Ghana.

The directive, announced in a statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, forms part of the government's emergency response to the widespread flooding triggered by hours of unusually heavy rainfall on Monday.

According to the statement, GH¢150 million of the amount will be used to provide immediate relief for flood victims and affected communities, while the remaining GH¢150 million will be invested in flood mitigation measures aimed at reducing the recurrence of such disasters.

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"President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister for Finance to release GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund to finance urgent flood relief and mitigation efforts," the statement said.

As part of the emergency response, President Mahama has also instructed the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service to work alongside the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other security agencies in ongoing rescue and relief operations.

Earlier on Monday June 29, 2026, President Mahama undertook an aerial inspection of flood-hit communities to assess the extent of the damage and announced a series of measures aimed at protecting residents and preventing future flooding.

The June 29 floods submerged several roads and communities across the Greater Accra Region and parts of southern Ghana, displacing residents, disrupting transportation, and causing significant damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure.







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