Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged the government to declare a state of emergency if forecasts of heavier rainfall materialise.
He says the country needs to take urgent and coordinated action to address the worsening flood situation after Monday’s rains caused widespread destruction across parts of the country, especially in Accra.
The New Patriotic Party’s 2028 presidential candidate made the call on Tuesday, June 30, when he visited some communities in the Greater Accra Region that were severely affected by Monday’s floods.
“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.
Dr. Bawumia called for a non-partisan national response to the flooding, urging the government to mobilise professionals such as engineers, hydrologists, and disaster management experts to develop both immediate and long-term solutions.
“This is a really 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 urged.
Dr. Bawumia further appealed for immediate humanitarian assistance for victims, noting that many families had lost their homes and possessions.
He encouraged individuals, corporate organisations and communities to assist those displaced by the floods and pledged he would personally contribute relief items to support affected residents.
“People need food; people don’t have clothes; people don’t have mattresses. Let us make sure immediate relief reaches them,” he said.
He described the disaster as “a sad human story” and reiterated the need for national unity and urgent action to protect lives and strengthen the country’s resilience against recurring floods.
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