Dome-Kwabenya MP, Ga East MCE tour flood-prone areas, assure victims of support

The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu, alongside the Municipal Chief Executive for the Ga East Municipal Assembly, Edmund Agboh, conducted a tour of flood-prone communities within their constituency. The inspection, which took place on Monday, June 8, 2026, aimed to identify the causes of recent flooding and assess structures impeding natural waterways.

During the tour, which covered areas like Christian Village, Sesemi, Abokobi Station, Falaku, and the Pure Water area, officials observed the extent of the damage caused by the floods. While no lives were lost, many residents suffered significant property damage. The MP attributed the flooding largely to human activities, such as indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drains and the construction of buildings on waterways.

Ms. Akurugu urged residents to change their attitudes towards sanitation and environmental management, stating that the nation lacked an "attitude deficit" rather than a deficit of prayers. She sympathized with those affected and assured them that relief items would be secured to provide support. The assembly's technical team will immediately begin addressing identified drainage challenges.

Mr. Agboh described the flooding as unprecedented and emphasized the assembly's proactive approach to identifying and resolving the factors contributing to it before the next rainy season. He highlighted the increasing number of structures built on waterways and the non-compliance with building regulations as major issues. Many of these structures are slated for demolition after proper procedures are completed. The MCE also announced plans to increase inspections, especially on weekends, to curb unauthorized construction.

“

the country did not have a deficit of prayers but rather an attitude deficit.