Residents Along Waterways Ordered to Vacate Ahead of Demolition Exercise.
📍 Accra • by Kofi Asare • May 30, 2026
The government has issued a strong warning to residents and property owners occupying waterways, wetlands, and other unauthorized locations to vacate their premises ahead of an impending demolition exercise aimed at reducing flooding in Accra and other affected areas. The directive follows recent heavy rains that caused widespread flooding, destruction of property, and disruptions to daily life in several communities.
According to the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, structures built along waterways have significantly contributed to the perennial flooding experienced in the capital. He stated that a government task force will soon begin clearing and demolishing unauthorized structures obstructing natural drainage channels.
Similarly, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has directed local authorities in flood-prone areas, particularly Ablekuma West, to remove all structures blocking the free flow of water. She stressed that the exercise is necessary to prevent future disasters and protect lives and property.
The announcement comes after severe flooding affected parts of Dome, Alogboshie, Achimota, Weija, and other communities following recent downpours. Authorities blame the situation on encroachment on waterways, poor waste disposal practices, and blocked drainage systems.
Government officials have therefore urged residents living in affected areas to relocate immediately to avoid losses and ensure their safety when the demolition exercise begins. Urban planning experts have also backed the move, arguing that strict enforcement of building regulations is essential to ending Accra's recurring flood crisis.
According to the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, structures built along waterways have significantly contributed to the perennial flooding experienced in the capital. He stated that a government task force will soon begin clearing and demolishing unauthorized structures obstructing natural drainage channels.
Similarly, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has directed local authorities in flood-prone areas, particularly Ablekuma West, to remove all structures blocking the free flow of water. She stressed that the exercise is necessary to prevent future disasters and protect lives and property.
The announcement comes after severe flooding affected parts of Dome, Alogboshie, Achimota, Weija, and other communities following recent downpours. Authorities blame the situation on encroachment on waterways, poor waste disposal practices, and blocked drainage systems.
Government officials have therefore urged residents living in affected areas to relocate immediately to avoid losses and ensure their safety when the demolition exercise begins. Urban planning experts have also backed the move, arguing that strict enforcement of building regulations is essential to ending Accra's recurring flood crisis.
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