Afenyo Markin questions NADMO’s Flood Relief Funds usage
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has raised concerns over the National Disaster Management Organisation’s (NADMO) handling of relief efforts for victims affected by the recent floods, questioning whether funds released for disaster response are being used to address the most pressing needs of those affected.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Afenyo-Markin said the Minority had been informed that funds had already been disbursed to NADMO to support flood victims. However, he criticised the organisation’s distribution of relief items, arguing that the assistance provided does not match the magnitude of the losses suffered by victims.
“We’ve been told that some funds have been released to NADMO. Only yesterday, we saw NADMO at Nima and Accra New Town sharing baked beans and Indomie when people have lost properties… we don’t even know how they procured the baked beans,” he stated.
His remarks are prompted by Government’s disbursement of GHC 350 million for post-flood relief support and mitigation measures following the torrential floods that displaced thousands of people, destroyed lives and livelihoods. The minority however demands accountability by ensuring detailed breakdown of usage of the allocated funds.
The Minority Leader questioned the procurement process used to acquire the relief items and called for greater transparency and accountability in the utilisation of public funds allocated for flood relief.
According to him, while food aid may offer temporary support, victims who have lost homes, businesses and personal belongings require more comprehensive assistance to help them recover from the disaster.
Afenyo-Markin urged the government and NADMO to ensure that relief resources are managed transparently and directed towards interventions that adequately address the needs of affected communities. He also called for accountability in the expenditure of flood relief funds, stressing that the public deserves to know how resources allocated for disaster response are being utilised.
Author: Joyce Owusu
