Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 flagbearer, Akosua Manu, has criticised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government over its handling of Accra’s perennial flooding, alleging that critical flood control projects have stalled despite funding being available under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project.
Speaking to journalists on Thursday, July 2, 2026, following the devastating June 29 floods that affected several parts of the capital, Ms Manu argued that the government had prioritised fiscal targets over the implementation of key infrastructure projects aimed at reducing flood risks.
“It is not about playing the blame game, but if accountability must be established, then the facts are clear. One administration secured funding—not a loan—to advance the long-standing vision of addressing Accra’s flooding challenge, while the current government has failed to utilise those resources to complete the work,” she said.
Her remarks come after reports that the World Bank attributed delays in implementing the GARID Project to fiscal controls introduced by the Ministry of Finance, despite funding being available for major drainage and flood mitigation works.
According to Ms Manu, the findings point to what she described as the government’s failure to sustain and complete interventions initiated under the previous administration.
“The funds were available, yet the focus appears to have been more on managing fiscal optics and making the economic figures look good on paper rather than executing critical flood control projects that directly impact lives and communities,” she added.
She further argued that responsibility for the stalled projects rests with the current administration.
“So if blame must be assigned, it will rest squarely at the doorstep of government. That is why I am surprised by some so-called neutrals attempting to create a false narrative.
“Between the two administrations, one secured the funding and ensured that about 40 per cent of the work was completed, while the other sat idle with funds reportedly still available in the account. These are not my claims; they are findings contained in the World Bank report,” she stated.
The June 29 floods caused widespread destruction across parts of Accra, displacing residents, damaging homes and businesses, and renewing public concern over the city’s drainage infrastructure and the pace of flood prevention projects.