President Mahama chairs National Security Council meeting on flood response
Accra, Thursday July 9, 2026 –
President John Dramani Mahama today chaired an emergency National Security Council meeting at the Jubilee House to assess the impact of the recent floods that affected seven regions across the country.
The meeting comes days after heavy downpours triggered widespread flooding in Accra, Central, Eastern, Western, Northern, Volta, and Upper East Regions, displacing thousands of residents, damaging homes, roads, schools, and farmlands, and overwhelming drainage systems.
Addressing the Council, President Mahama expressed condolences to families who lost loved ones and sympathized with communities whose livelihoods have been disrupted. He said the government’s immediate priority remains the protection of lives, relief for affected persons, and restoring normalcy as quickly as possible.
“These floods remind us of the urgency of building a more climate-resilient Ghana,” the President said. “We cannot continue to respond to disasters in the same way. We must act now to protect our people and prevent a repeat of this scale of devastation.”
The Council received a comprehensive briefing from the Post-Flood Mitigation Task Force and its subcommittees. The Task Force outlined ongoing response efforts, including the distribution of food, water, shelter materials, and medical supplies to displaced persons in temporary camps. The National Disaster Management Organisation, Ghana Armed Forces, and health teams have been deployed to the worst-hit areas to support evacuation, sanitation, and disease prevention.
On recovery, the subcommittees reported that damage assessment teams are on the ground to document losses to housing, infrastructure, and agriculture. The Ministry of Finance is working with development partners to mobilize resources for the rehabilitation of roads, bridges, and public facilities. The Ministry of Education is also coordinating efforts to get schools reopened safely.
A key focus of the meeting was long-term resilience. The Council reviewed proposals to strengthen drainage infrastructure in urban centers, enforce building codes in flood-prone areas, and expand early warning systems. The Task Force also recommended increased investment in climate adaptation, proper waste management, and community sensitization to discourage construction in waterways.
President Mahama directed relevant ministries to fast-track the implementation of both immediate relief and structural measures. He tasked the Task Force to submit a detailed report with timelines within two weeks.
“Government remains committed to safeguarding lives, supporting affected communities, and implementing long-term solutions to mitigate the impact of flooding,” President Mahama stated. “This is a national challenge, and it will require national commitment from government, local authorities, civil society, and every Ghanaian.”
The Council is expected to reconvene next week to review progress on the directives.
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