Nartey George Mourns Flood Victims In Ningo

Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram and Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, has expressed profound condolences as flood-ravaged communities tally extensive losses. The disaster has left an indelible imprint on households across Greater Accra and the Volta enclave.

The lawmaker said the deluge was catastrophic and that recovery may remain incomplete for years. “The flooding was devastating and the damage may never be fully recovered from. My heart really goes out to those whose properties, homes and livelihoods have been destroyed,” he stated in a Facebook post. His remarks resonated with constituents confronting ruined shelters and disrupted commerce.

He indicted systemic failings that perpetuate the cycle of inundation. “We must however have a really frank conversation as a country. Building in waterways, over silted drains, poor town planning, irresponsible disposal of garbage, sand winning activities, the list is endless,” he wrote. According to the Minister, both elected officials and citizens bear responsibility, and difficult policy choices are unavoidable if the nation is to avoid a graver reckoning.

Officers from the marine police unit, in coordination with sister security services and flood response teams, continued evacuations to secure vulnerable residents. The Ghana Navy, the National Disaster Management Organization, and Hon. Raphael Uriel Nartey were singled out for commendation for their sustained rescue efforts. Public health officials remained on standby to avert waterborne illness among displaced populations.

Urban planners have long warned that encroachment on drainage channels, unregulated settlement patterns, and silted infrastructure magnify hydro-meteorological risk in coastal constituencies. The current episode revives calls for enforcement of planning regulations, desilting campaigns, and community sensitization on waste disposal. Without structural reform, recurring deluges will erode resilience.

The imperative now is to convert lament into legislation and action. If accountability extends from policy chambers to household behavior, Ningo Prampram and its neighbors may yet insulate themselves from future flood fury.

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Source: Joyce Owusu