Former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on the government to consider declaring a state of emergency if forecasts of more heavy rainfall materialise.
He made the appeal on Tuesday, June 30, during a visit to communities in the Greater Accra Region affected by Monday’s devastating floods.
Bawumia calls for urgent action
Dr Bawumia said the forecast of additional rainfall was worrying and required swift government intervention to minimise the impact on lives and property.
“What is worrying for me is the forecast of even more rain to come. If more rain is expected, I believe the government should also consider declaring a state of emergency so that we deal with this in that particular form,” he said.
He stressed that the country’s recurring flooding problem demands immediate and coordinated action.
Calls for national, non-partisan response
The former Vice President urged the government to bring together engineers, hydrologists, disaster management experts and other professionals to develop lasting solutions to flooding.
He said addressing the challenge should rise above political differences.
“This is a real big problem for the country. We have to put all our energies, all our talent, all the engineers and hydrologists together, regardless of party, because this is for Ghana. Let us come together for Ghana and solve this problem,” he said.
Appeals for support for flood victims
Dr Bawumia also called for immediate humanitarian assistance for residents affected by the floods.
He noted that many families had lost their homes and belongings and urgently needed food, clothing and other essential items.
“People need food; people don’t have clothes; people don’t have mattresses. Let us make sure immediate relief reaches them,” he said.
The former Vice President pledged to contribute relief items to support victims and encouraged individuals, businesses and community groups to assist those displaced by the disaster.
‘A sad human story’
Dr Bawumia described the flooding as “a sad human story” and urged Ghanaians to unite in responding to the crisis.
He said the country must strengthen its resilience against recurring floods through both immediate interventions and long-term planning, especially as more rainfall is expected in the coming days.
