'God has exposed our irresponsibility' - Nukpenu on Accra floods

The Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anthony Nukpenu, has described the recent flooding in Accra as ‘not a catastrophe or a disaster,’ but rather a reflection of the irresponsibility and indiscipline of Ghanaians.

According to a report by adomonline.com published on July 1, 2026, Nukpenu said the heavy downpour had exposed long-standing issues including poor planning, encroachment on waterways, and disregard for environmental regulations.

"Accra is not flooded; it is messy. God has just exposed us for our irresponsibility. This is not a catastrophe or a disaster, as people are saying. God is just telling us that we are not disciplined, forthright and trustworthy," he indicated.

He warned that the recent flooding should serve as a wake-up call, saying the current situation is only a glimpse of what could happen if residents fail to change their behaviour.

"This is just the tip of the iceberg God has shown us," he stated.

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Nukpenu criticised the widespread construction on waterways and wetlands, arguing that such actions have contributed significantly to the flooding.

"God created waterways when he created the world. Why are we encroaching on them? The Accra plan is there, the streams, lakes and wetlands are all mapped out. But now we have taken over these places, we have blocked the waterways and are building on them. We are even giving wetlands to Chinese and Lebanese to build warehouses," he stressed.

He also cited the growing number of kiosks erected in unauthorised locations, saying authorities have failed to enforce regulations.

"People mount kiosks in certain places, and we watch on. Look at the number of kiosks that were washed away. People could be in and lose their lives," he said.

Nukpenu's remarks come in the aftermath of the June 29, 2026, heavy rains that triggered widespread flooding across Accra, leaving homes, shops and major roads submerged while causing significant disruption across the capital.

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