The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has expressed deep sadness over the havoc caused by the heavy downpour in Accra on Monday, June 29, 2026, describing the flooding as a “self-inflicted” disaster that could have been prevented.
In a strongly worded statement, the party criticised successive governments for failing to address long-standing issues such as indiscriminate building on waterways and the dumping of garbage into drainage systems.
The CPP noted that what should have been a blessing for agriculture has instead turned into a disaster, claiming lives and destroying millions of cedis worth of property, with more rain expected in the coming days.
The party has therefore called on government to immediately deploy the Ghana Navy, all available speedboats and the Blue Water Guards to help rescue and protect lives and property amid the flooding.
“The government of Ghana owes it as an emergency duty to swiftly do this,” the statement said.
The CPP also urged the Minister of Energy, John Jinapor, to direct the immediate cutting of electricity supply to all flooded areas where water has reached electrical poles and installations, to prevent possible electrocution.
The party called for a coordinated “all-hands-on-deck” approach involving security agencies and experts to address the situation.
It further appealed to all Ghanaians to remain calm, vigilant and avoid flood-prone areas, while praying for the safety of citizens and pledging its support during this difficult time.
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Read the full statement below:
DEPLOY THE NAVY, THE AIR FORCE AND THE BLUE WATER GUARDS TO RESCUE TRAPPED FLOOD VICTIMS, CPP TO GOVERNMENT
The Convention Peoples Party is saddened by the havoc and disaster the heavy downpour in Accra has caused particularly today Monday 29th June 2026.
This disaster is a SELF INFLICTED since it was avoidable and preventable.
The indiscriminate building on water ways and water bodies has been a looming disaster for a long time but we continue to sweep it under the carpet like money of our National problems.
The pouring and stuffing of heaps of garbage into our drainage systems is a known fact but authorities have refused to arrest and punish offenders leading to its legitimacy of sorts.
Today, the rainfall which is supposed to be a blessing, particularly to our agricultural sector has become a curse, claiming lives and destroying millions worth of properties.
The gloomy picture is that, the rains are not stopping any moment soon, and already the death toll is rising and the cost of destruction yet to be counted.
The Convention Peoples Party is therefore calling on government to as soon as possible deploy the Ghana navy and every speedboat at their disposal as well as the blue water guards to help rescue, save and protect lives and properties amidst the flood.
The government of Ghana owe it as an emergency duty to swiftly do this.
Again we are calling on the minister of energy to give directive to cut Electric power to all the flooded places where the water level has reached the electricity poles and sensitive electrical installations to prevent possible Electrocution.
This regretful situation must be addressed with all hands on deck, especially by the security agencies and experts.
We are also calling on all Ghanaians to remain calm, vigilant and avoid going to these flood prone areas to remain safe.
To all those who are stranded in your homes and other places, kindly call the emergency numbers for immediate assistance.
The main emergency numbers include:
Below are some emergency numbers once again
191 — Police emergency line (public safety, crime, threats)
192 — Fire Service (fires, smoke, rescue situations)
193 — Ambulance and medical emergencies
National Disaster Management Response numbers (NADMO) 112/ 0302964884/ 0291913977
The CPP prays for the Safety of every Ghanaian and will continue to provide support, assistance and help in this difficult time.
Signed
Osei Kofi Acquah
National Communications Director for the CPP
