Former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, Sammi Awuku, has criticised President John Dramani Mahama over his handling of Ghana’s recurring flood crisis, insisting that Ghanaians expect solutions rather than explanations.
Reacting to the devastating floods that recently affected parts of Accra and other communities, Awuku said the government’s responsibility is to implement practical measures to prevent the annual disaster instead of repeatedly outlining its causes.
“We didn’t elect you to tell us our problems; we elected you to fix them,” Awuku said, urging the President to move beyond diagnosing the country’s challenges and focus on delivering tangible results.
According to the NPP politician, flooding has become a persistent national challenge that requires decisive leadership, improved drainage infrastructure, proper enforcement of planning regulations, and sustained investment in flood mitigation measures.
Awuku argued that while Ghanaians are well aware of the factors contributing to flooding, including poor drainage systems, indiscriminate construction and waste disposal, they expect the government to provide lasting solutions rather than recurring explanations after every major rainfall.
His comments come amid growing public concern over the impact of recent heavy rains, which have displaced residents, damaged property and disrupted economic activities in several parts of the country.
The flood crisis has once again sparked debate over urban planning, drainage infrastructure and the effectiveness of successive governments in addressing one of Ghana’s most persistent environmental challenges.
Political observers expect the exchange to fuel further debate between the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the opposition NPP over the government’s response to the annual flooding problem.
As calls for urgent intervention intensify, many affected residents continue to appeal for immediate relief while demanding long-term measures to prevent future flooding.
