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Ghana's flooding crisis is a national failure, not a seasonal problem, says former Works and Housing Minister
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Former Works and Housing Minister Francis Asenso Boakye stated that flooding in Ghana is a national failure requiring urgent enforcement of planning laws, increased drainage investment, and sustained political will. Speaking in Parliament on June 30, 2026, he noted that despite knowing the root causes of perennial floods, the country has failed to address the issue. The Member of Parliament for Bantama emphasized that flooding should not be a partisan debate, as it is one of Ghana's most persistent national challenges, affecting life, infrastructure, and economic activity. He identified inadequate drainage infrastructure, weak enforcement of planning laws, poor waste management, rapid urbanization, and the growing impacts of climate change as key causes. Asenso-Boakye expressed concern that interventions have reportedly slowed or stalled, stressing that a concerted effort from the government, local authorities, and all stakeholders is needed to significantly reduce the flooding crisis.
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The Minority in Parliament has demanded the immediate dissolution of the seven-member presidential task force, chaired by Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe, established to address Accra鈥檚 perennial flooding. This call follows Monday鈥檚 devastating floods, which the Minority argues demonstrate the task force鈥檚 failure despite over a year of operation. The opposition caucus is also seeking a full parliamentary investigation into the task force鈥檚 work and urges the government to implement urgent public health measures to prevent disease outbreaks after the floods claimed at least 12 lives. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin questioned the committee鈥檚 effectiveness, stating that 15 months after its establishment in March 2025, there is little evidence of its achievements or recommendations. He argued that the scale of destruction exposed a disconnect between government assurances and actual flood preparedness. The Minority Leader called for a special parliamentary committee to investigate the conduct of the flood preparedness task force and relevant ministries, departments, and agencies, to determine the extent of work undertaken, the effective use of public funds, and why interventions failed. The Minority also demanded that task force members step aside during the investigation to ensure impartiality. Beyond accountability, the Minority expressed concern over heightened disease risks and called on the Minister for Health to announce emergency public health measures. Meanwhil
A Nigerian national, Aderinsola Oluwanifemi Adeleye, has been arrested in Ghana following an intelligence-led cybercrime investigation involving the Cyber Security Authority, the Ghana Police Service, INTERPOL, and the FBI. The suspect is accused of transnational cyber-enabled financial crimes linked to compromised United States bank cards. The investigation began on June 25, 2026, after a report from Haatso Shell Filling Station regarding suspicious Point of Sale POS transactions using two Citibank debit cards issued in the US. These unauthorized transactions were traced to POS terminals at Haatso Shell Filling Station and Osu Total Filling Station. Shell Ghana's internal investigations identified two fuel pump attendants who allegedly facilitated the fraudulent transactions. These attendants implicated Adeleye, stating he repeatedly visited the Haatso Shell Filling Station to process fraudulent transactions using Citibank debit cards via mobile devices. Adeleye was arrested when he returned to the station. A search yielded a Beretta pistol with two rounds of 9mm ammunition and a Citibank Visa debit card. Subsequent searches at his office and residence uncovered additional ammunition and electronic devices, which are undergoing forensic examination. Adeleye admitted to using the recovered Citibank debit card for transactions, claiming an individual in the US sent it to him with a balance of approximately US$10,000. He stated he had spent or withdrawn about US$8,000 before hi