NPP advisor criticizes government over Accra flood response, citing fiscal priorities

She claims the government prioritized maintaining favorable fiscal figures over implementing crucial flood control projects under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development GARID Project. Manu's comments follow reports that the World Bank attributed delays in the GARID project to fiscal controls by the Finance Ministry, despite available funding. She stated that while one administration secured funding and completed about 40 percent of the work, the current government has not utilized the remaining resources.

Manu emphasized that the funds were available, but the focus was on "managing fiscal optics" rather than executing projects vital for protecting lives and property. She dismissed attempts to equate the previous and current administrations regarding the flooding issue, asserting that the blame lies with the current government for not completing the work, a claim she says is supported by World Bank findings. The June 29 floods caused widespread destruction in Accra, displacing residents and damaging properties.