President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate removal of all structures built on waterways around Mallam Junction in the Weija Gbawe Municipality.
This directive, the President emphasised, is essential to mitigating the devastating impact of perennial floods that have plagued the area for years, causing loss of lives and destruction of property.
The President’s order follows a recent inspection tour of flood-prone areas in Accra, where he engaged with city engineers, municipal authorities, and residents to assess the extent of the problem.
During the tour, Mahama expressed deep concern over the unregulated construction of buildings and other structures on waterways, which he identified as a major contributor to the frequent flooding in the area.