Let's put politics aside and solve flooding together — Bawumia
Former Vice President and 2028 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for a united national effort to find lasting solutions to Ghana's recurring flooding challenges.
The appeal follows heavy rains on Monday, June 29, which triggered widespread flooding across parts of Accra and other communities, leaving lives lost, residents displaced and properties destroyed.
Dr. Bawumia made the call during a tour of some flood-affected areas in Accra on Tuesday, June 30, where he also urged Ghanaians to support victims with immediate relief items.
"We have to bring everybody together, regardless of party, but this is for Ghana. Let us come together for Ghana and solve this problem for our country," he said.
According to the former Vice President, addressing the country's perennial flooding requires the collective expertise of engineers, hydrologists and other professionals working together beyond political differences.
He also stressed the need for urgent humanitarian assistance for affected families, many of whom have lost essential household items and sources of livelihood.
"People need food, people don't have clothes, people don't have mattresses. Let us make sure that we come immediately to their aid... Everybody should do something. Myself, I will try and help in the small way I can with some of these relief items," Dr. Bawumia stated.
He described the flooding as a humanitarian crisis that demands compassion as well as long-term solutions, urging all Ghanaians to contribute in whatever way they can to support affected communities.