Bawumia calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in Accra

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer for the 2028 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for a united national effort to tackle the persistent flooding that continues to affect parts of Accra during heavy rainfall.

Speaking on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, during a tour of some flood-hit communities following Monday's downpour, Dr Bawumia said addressing 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 collective action and the expertise of professionals from various fields.

"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. Let us do it for Ghana. Let us come together for Ghana and solve this problem for our country," he said.

The former Vice President also appealed to Ghanaians to support individuals and families affected by the floods, stressing the urgent need for relief assistance.

"I want to ask everybody: let's do this together and provide immediate relief to the people who are affected. People need food, people don't have clothes, and people don't have mattresses. Let us make sure that we come immediately to their aid," he stated.

He further encouraged citizens, organisations and community groups to contribute in any way they can to support affected residents.

"Everybody should do something. I will also try to help in the small way I can by providing some relief items. We are one country, and our people and communities are in need, so we should all chip in and help them," he added.

The heavy rains on Monday, June 29, triggered widespread flooding across parts of the Greater Accra Region, resulting in the loss of lives, the displacement of residents, the destruction of property, and a fire outbreak in the Odawna area.

Dr Bawumia's comments come amid growing calls for urgent and long-term measures to address the recurring flooding problem in the capital and prevent future disasters.

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