Efia Odo Slams Accra Floods, Says “Put Politics Aside and Fix This Mess Now”

Actress and socialite Efia Odo is calling for urgent, non‑political action to tackle Accra’s recurring floods, urging Ghanaians to focus on lasting solutions rather than partisan debates.

Reacting to the June 29, 2026 floods triggered by hours of heavy rainfall, she expressed concern that many residents still felt compelled to leave their homes despite the dangerous conditions.

“It blows my mind that it rained for hours, yet so many people still felt they had no choice but to leave their homes just to make a living… We’ve been conditioned to believe that making money comes before our own safety, even when the consequences can be deadly. In many ways, we’re subconsciously becoming the walking dead,” she wrote on X.

Efia Odo stressed that the annual flooding crisis must not be reduced to political rhetoric.

“Politics must be put aside, and urgent action must be taken to address these recurring floods. Year after year, lives are lost, while homes, properties and businesses are damaged. Ghanaians deserve infrastructure and long-term solutions that protect lives, not just promises after every disaster,” she added.

The downpour left several parts of Accra submerged, claiming lives, damaging properties and disrupting movement across the capital.

Efia Odo has long been vocal on national issues, especially those affecting the welfare of ordinary Ghanaians. In 2021, she was a leading voice behind the #FixTheCountry campaign, which demanded better roads, improved infrastructure, quality healthcare, jobs for the youth and greater government accountability. She consistently criticised poor drainage systems and recurring floods, insisting Ghanaians deserve better public services.

With a new administration under President John Dramani Mahama and floods once again ravaging parts of Accra, Efia Odo says the focus should shift from politics to implementing real, lasting measures that prevent future disasters.

— Daily Guide