Accra Floods: Six wetlands set for demolition to curb flooding

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Kwaku Brobbey 5 days ago

Hmmmmm.. Maybe we need a better engineering solution than just demiltions. Netherlands did it

Hmmmmm.. Maybe we need a better engineering solution than just demiltions. Netherlands did it
FRANKIE 5 days ago

And where are those wetlands? List them so we know you're serious about it. Don't be nebulous and just leave it hanging. We also know them.

And where are those wetlands? List them so we know you're serious about it. Don't be nebulous and just leave it hanging. We also know them.
UNCLE BINKLE 5 days ago

Sir John of blessed memory had a favourite quote that I love so much which says "Too much long talk will never buy you a horse ". NDC government and its functionaries are just talking too much and doing so little. Which areas ...
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Sir John of blessed memory had a favourite quote that I love so much which says "Too much long talk will never buy you a horse ". NDC government and its functionaries are just talking too much and doing so little. Which areas are you referring to? As a minister you have left that information hanging because nothing will be done immediately the rains cease. A nadmo official a few weeks ago called on the president to dismiss the MCE for ablekuma west for allowing foreigners especially nigerians to build in the wetlands behind the dansoman ssnit flats or behind the mallam market. Master, when you go to that place, it is an eyesore. The way the wet lands have been filled with rocky soil to enable buildings to be put up is horrible. That is what is causing the flooding on the mallam junction and its environs. That corrupt MCE is still in office and nothing has been done about. As I speak these foreigners have purchased electricity poles and when the rain stops they will start extending electricity to the place and transforming these wetlands into a residential area. The concept of the district assemblies and decentralisation was a great idea.The problem is their administrative and enforcement functions have been taken over by corrupt political appointees. What a country we live in???????
Captain 5 days ago

All the wetlands in Team, Accra enclaves will go down no matter who owns it. Whether sold under NDC or NPP. Everything will be brought down.

All the wetlands in Team, Accra enclaves will go down no matter who owns it. Whether sold under NDC or NPP. Everything will be brought down.
Mama Tula 5 days ago

Lashibi should be the number one

Lashibi should be the number one
Kwaku 1 day ago

Wetlands are good for riverside businesses. Do you know New York, London and other western cities grew goout of swamps? IDemolition is a double level. Learn to manage the water. Go and learn from Suriname. Avoid jealousy.

Wetlands are good for riverside businesses. Do you know New York, London and other western cities grew goout of swamps? IDemolition is a double level. Learn to manage the water. Go and learn from Suriname. Avoid jealousy.
UNCLE BINKLE 5 days ago

Sir John of blessed memory had a favourite quote that I love so much which says "Too much long talk will never buy you a horse ". NDC government and its functionaries are just talking too much and doing so little. Which areas ...
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Sir John of blessed memory had a favourite quote that I love so much which says "Too much long talk will never buy you a horse ". NDC government and its functionaries are just talking too much and doing so little. Which areas are you referring to? As a minister you have left that information hanging because nothing will be done immediately the rains cease. A nadmo official a few weeks ago called on the president to dismiss the MCE for ablekuma west for allowing foreigners especially nigerians to build in the wetlands behind the dansoman ssnit flats or behind the mallam market. Master, when you go to that place, it is an eyesore. The way the wet lands have been filled with rocky soil to enable buildings to be put up is horrible. That is what is causing the flooding on the mallam junction and its environs. That corrupt MCE is still in office and nothing has been done about. As I speak these foreigners have purchased electricity poles and when the rain stops they will start extending electricity to the place and transforming these wetlands into a residential area. The concept of the district assemblies and decentralisation was a great idea.The problem is their administrative and enforcement functions have been taken over by corrupt political appointees. What a country we live in???????
UNCLE BINKLE 5 days ago

Sir John of blessed memory had a favourite quote that I love so much which says "Too much long talk will never buy you a horse ". NDC government and its functionaries are just talking too much and doing so little. Which areas ...
read full comment

Sir John of blessed memory had a favourite quote that I love so much which says "Too much long talk will never buy you a horse ". NDC government and its functionaries are just talking too much and doing so little. Which areas are you referring to? As a minister you have left that information hanging because nothing will be done immediately the rains cease. A nadmo official a few weeks ago called on the president to dismiss the MCE for ablekuma west for allowing foreigners especially nigerians to build in the wetlands behind the dansoman ssnit flats or behind the mallam market. Master, when you go to that place, it is an eyesore. The way the wet lands have been filled with rocky soil to enable buildings to be put up is horrible. That is what is causing the flooding on the mallam junction and its environs. That corrupt MCE is still in office and nothing has been done about. As I speak these foreigners have purchased electricity poles and when the rain stops they will start extending electricity to the place and transforming these wetlands into a residential area. The concept of the district assemblies and decentralisation was a great idea.The problem is their administrative and enforcement functions have been taken over by corrupt political appointees. What a country we live in???????
Chris 5 days ago

Others are developing cities out of the sea. These are engineering and behavioural problems. The whole of the Accra plain and coastal areas could be classified as wetlands.

Others are developing cities out of the sea. These are engineering and behavioural problems. The whole of the Accra plain and coastal areas could be classified as wetlands.
NMG 5 days ago

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Frank Agyena-Karikari 5 days ago

And where were the POWERS THAT BA when these buildings were being put up? Why were they not stopped right from the start? Those who authorized the buildings at such places, and those responsible who witnessed those constructi ...
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And where were the POWERS THAT BA when these buildings were being put up? Why were they not stopped right from the start? Those who authorized the buildings at such places, and those responsible who witnessed those constructions should be fired from their positions IMMEDIATELY. For how long can Ghana allow all such rots to go on? Does Ghana have a responsible Government? I don’t blame any particular Political Party. Both NPP and NDC have been in Power when the constructions were going on. This is the time to have some people responsible and accountable.
Kalimba Mozambo 5 days ago

Where are the six wetlands targeted for demolition ?

Where are the six wetlands targeted for demolition ?
OSAFO KANTANKA 5 days ago

I am not an idiot , stupid or an EVIL person but we should go in and “DEMOLISH “ all Structures on all wetlands whether legal or Illegal IF that is going to “SOLVE “ our problems of Annual FLOODING in Accra. Go in wit ...
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I am not an idiot , stupid or an EVIL person but we should go in and “DEMOLISH “ all Structures on all wetlands whether legal or Illegal IF that is going to “SOLVE “ our problems of Annual FLOODING in Accra. Go in without mercy or any further delay.
Chaddar the President 5 days ago

Jail those officers who allow them to build as well.I think you are also an officer,did you allow some guys to build on the wetland????

Jail those officers who allow them to build as well.I think you are also an officer,did you allow some guys to build on the wetland????
I’m 5 days ago

I hope this is not a political statement

I hope this is not a political statement
NONEWHATSOEVER! 5 days ago

Ha ha ha yateabre! None of us has the balls or desire to DO WHAT MUST BE DONE to save Ghana!

Ha ha ha yateabre! None of us has the balls or desire to DO WHAT MUST BE DONE to save Ghana!
sly 5 days ago

Ghana news, 6 wetlands and no names

Ghana news, 6 wetlands and no names
Truthr 5 days ago

Only Someone like JJ Rawlings can take that Action.All of you are Coward.If not do and let see.

Only Someone like JJ Rawlings can take that Action.All of you are Coward.If not do and let see.
Truthr 5 days ago

Only Someone like JJ Rawlings can take that Action.All of you are Coward.If not do and let see.

Only Someone like JJ Rawlings can take that Action.All of you are Coward.If not do and let see.

Kwaku 5 days ago

Manage the wetlands. New York and London were a few of the great cities that grew out of wetlands. Holland is a wetland. Demolition is necessary when channels to the sea are blocked. What does the Wetlands Authority do? Who i ...
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Manage the wetlands. New York and London were a few of the great cities that grew out of wetlands. Holland is a wetland. Demolition is necessary when channels to the sea are blocked. What does the Wetlands Authority do? Who is the head and does he get paid?
Dzool 5 days ago

And J. J. After 18 years in office what was the state of affairs when he left office. Some Ghanaians will welcome rule of tyranny but the majority will fiercely resist it
When Rawlings was leaving office corruption was at p ...
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And J. J. After 18 years in office what was the state of affairs when he left office. Some Ghanaians will welcome rule of tyranny but the majority will fiercely resist it
When Rawlings was leaving office corruption was at peak. That's how the man who always preach accountability left the country's economy in shambles.
Korbla 5 days ago

Kwasia! Which corruption at peak. Such an NPPig. Kufuor and your mother serpent of corruption ( Akuffo Addo) are the real corruption gurus

Kwasia! Which corruption at peak. Such an NPPig. Kufuor and your mother serpent of corruption ( Akuffo Addo) are the real corruption gurus
Fool without any brain. Rawlings left HIPC economy. 3 days ago

Rawlings himself said the incoming govt wasn't going to get funds to pay workers. Luckily, through the ingenuity of Kuffuor and the goodwill of foreign govts such as the Netherlands, huge grant money was donated to rescue Gha ...
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Rawlings himself said the incoming govt wasn't going to get funds to pay workers. Luckily, through the ingenuity of Kuffuor and the goodwill of foreign govts such as the Netherlands, huge grant money was donated to rescue Ghana. There are just too many nincompoops in Ghana who don't know nor understand anything complex.
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12345 5 days ago

please stop the speeches. the master plan already exists, use it and stop making this adhoc statements all with the aim of siphoning monies for your campaigns.
STOP!

please stop the speeches. the master plan already exists, use it and stop making this adhoc statements all with the aim of siphoning monies for your campaigns.
STOP!
Brigadier Sabari v.2 5 days ago

Incompetent woman

Incompetent woman
King P 5 days ago

Why do our leaders have to wait until families lose their loved ones before taking action? Imagine if these flood victims were your relatives?

Why do our leaders have to wait until families lose their loved ones before taking action? Imagine if these flood victims were your relatives?
Akadi 5 days ago

Please don't just demolish, surcharge them as well. This is a must. The Greater Accra Reginal Minister should send bills to all those whose house were demolished

Please don't just demolish, surcharge them as well. This is a must. The Greater Accra Reginal Minister should send bills to all those whose house were demolished
Akadi 5 days ago

Please don't just demolish, surcharge them as well. This is a must. The Greater Accra Reginal Minister should send bills to all those whose house were demolished

Please don't just demolish, surcharge them as well. This is a must. The Greater Accra Reginal Minister should send bills to all those whose house were demolished

Akadi 5 days ago

Please don't just demolish, surcharge them as well. This is a must. The Greater Accra Reginal Minister should send bills to all those whose house were demolished

Please don't just demolish, surcharge them as well. This is a must. The Greater Accra Reginal Minister should send bills to all those whose house were demolished
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Kwame 5 days ago

A lake or lakes must also be constructed on the wetland to contain some of the water so that all does not rush quickly into the sea.
The fact is that flood water gets choked at the entrance into the sea. So, as we have stat ...
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A lake or lakes must also be constructed on the wetland to contain some of the water so that all does not rush quickly into the sea.
The fact is that flood water gets choked at the entrance into the sea. So, as we have stated already the entrance of of the inlet into the sea must be higher than the sea.
James 5 days ago

Is the only solution the demolitions? Where are the flood barriers, the flood walls and the construction & proper maintenance of good drainage systems?

Is the only solution the demolitions? Where are the flood barriers, the flood walls and the construction & proper maintenance of good drainage systems?
Lopez 5 days ago

Our politicians lazy approach to the problem at hand is disheartening, demolishing homes in wetlands without providing alternative accommodation to the victims shows how ignorant or wicked they are. Governments through their ...
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Our politicians lazy approach to the problem at hand is disheartening, demolishing homes in wetlands without providing alternative accommodation to the victims shows how ignorant or wicked they are. Governments through their useless assemblies are the cause of these challenges and not purely the indisciplined citizens we are being made to blame. Our gutters and rivers needs to be dredged or disilted regularly.
NMG 5 days ago

MADAM ACTION SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS THAT ALL YOU POLITICIANS KNOW TO DO TALK TALK TALK TALK I CAN BET WITH MY LIFE THAT THOSE WHO WILL LEAD TO GO DO THIS DEMOLISION WILL SURELY BE BRIBED AND THEY WILL KEEP MUTE

MADAM ACTION SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS THAT ALL YOU POLITICIANS KNOW TO DO TALK TALK TALK TALK I CAN BET WITH MY LIFE THAT THOSE WHO WILL LEAD TO GO DO THIS DEMOLISION WILL SURELY BE BRIBED AND THEY WILL KEEP MUTE
renegade 5 days ago

iTS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I HEARD THE NAME AGBOTUI, TIME FLIES EI? WHO REMEMBERS MICHEAL SOUSSOUDIS.
ANY WAY TO THE MESSAGE- RECLAIMATION OF WET LANDS IT PARAMOUNT SO IS IMPROVING DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

iTS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I HEARD THE NAME AGBOTUI, TIME FLIES EI? WHO REMEMBERS MICHEAL SOUSSOUDIS.
ANY WAY TO THE MESSAGE- RECLAIMATION OF WET LANDS IT PARAMOUNT SO IS IMPROVING DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
Ahene 4 days ago

Another useless appointment.

Another useless appointment.
Bobo 4 days ago

Madam minister, you failed in your delivery. You should have mentioned the wetlands then we all know. Sorry

Madam minister, you failed in your delivery. You should have mentioned the wetlands then we all know. Sorry
MJubiril 4 days ago

Demolition alone is not a strategy. The relevant authorities should institute strict enforcement measures against littering and improper refuse disposal, with clear penalties for non-compliance. The citizens need to know that ...
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Demolition alone is not a strategy. The relevant authorities should institute strict enforcement measures against littering and improper refuse disposal, with clear penalties for non-compliance. The citizens need to know that responsible waste disposal is a civic obligation not an option. Enforcement must be strict and compliance should be expected of all.
Why not prosecute those responsible for allowing the structures 3 days ago

Politicians engage in all sorts of corruption to allow such structures in unauthorized places only to cause havoc to innocent persons. Until we collectively punish wrong doing, the whole nation will suffer the consequences of ...
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Politicians engage in all sorts of corruption to allow such structures in unauthorized places only to cause havoc to innocent persons. Until we collectively punish wrong doing, the whole nation will suffer the consequences of illegal actions by a few greedy ones.
Why not show maps of the wetlands for all to see 3 days ago

Why hide critical information from the general populace. By now maps, size, demarcated boundaries, etc. should be in the public domain. So that all collectively protect such sites from encroachment.

Why hide critical information from the general populace. By now maps, size, demarcated boundaries, etc. should be in the public domain. So that all collectively protect such sites from encroachment.
Northern Boy 3 days ago

It's quite heartwarming to hear that government is about to do something about encroacment on accra wetlands. It's a good thing to advise land owners in the affected areas to seek redress from their landlords. Even more impor ...
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It's quite heartwarming to hear that government is about to do something about encroacment on accra wetlands. It's a good thing to advise land owners in the affected areas to seek redress from their landlords. Even more important, but conspicuously missing in the minister's statement is what they plan to do about the government officials who approved the permits and those that took salaries and went to sleep whilst the illegal constructions went on for years. Someone somewhere was supposed to have stopped every single illegal project right in its trakcs. What happened? Ghanaians need answers.

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