President Mahama orders immediate release of GH¢300 million for flood relief, mitigation
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Minister for Finance to immediately release GH¢300 million from the Contingency Fund to support emergency flood relief and long-term mitigation measures following severe flooding in parts of Accra and other communities in southern Ghana.
The directive comes in response to widespread flooding caused by hours of unusually heavy rainfall, which displaced residents, damaged property, and disrupted normal activities across several affected communities.
According to a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP and Minister for Government Communications, GH¢150 million will be used to provide urgent relief to flood victims and affected communities, while the remaining GH¢150 million will fund flood mitigation projects aimed at reducing the recurrence of flooding.
As part of the emergency response, President Mahama has also ordered the deployment of personnel from 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 across the capital.
Earlier in the day, the President conducted an aerial inspection of flood-hit areas to assess the extent of the damage firsthand. Following the tour, he announced a series of measures intended to protect residents, accelerate relief efforts, and strengthen flood prevention infrastructure.
The government says the emergency funding and deployment of security personnel underscore its commitment to providing immediate assistance to affected communities while addressing the underlying causes of recurrent flooding in vulnerable areas.
