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Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate release of GHS 300 million from Ghana’s Contingency Fund to support emergency relief and flood mitigation efforts.
This development follows devastating floods that hit parts of the capital city, Accra, and other communities in southern Ghana, killing no fewer than 13 people
The intervention, announced by the Ghanaian Presidency in a post shared on X on Tuesday, will provide urgent assistance to affected residents and fund measures to reduce the impact of future flooding.
According to the Presidency, half of the allocation will be used for emergency relief for affected individuals and communities, while the remaining half will finance flood mitigation projects.
“President John Dramani Mahama has directed the immediate release of GHS 300 million from the Contingency Fund to support urgent flood relief and mitigation efforts following the devastating floods that affected parts of Accra and other communities in southern Ghana.”
The Presidency said the intervention reflects the government’s commitment to responding swiftly to the humanitarian situation and strengthening resilience against recurring floods.
As part of the emergency response, President Mahama also directed the deployment of the Ghana Armed Forces and the Ghana Police Service to assist the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other emergency agencies carrying out rescue and relief operations.
The government said the combined efforts are intended to accelerate rescue operations, deliver humanitarian assistance to affected communities and improve coordination among emergency responders.
Reaffirming its commitment to addressing the country’s recurring flooding challenges, the Presidency said authorities remain focused on protecting lives while pursuing long-term solutions.
Mahama’s spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a statement issued on Tuesday, disclosed that the Ghanaian President took an aerial tour of the flooded areas to assess the situation.
