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Brigadier General Forster Okae-Yeboah

Also known as: Brig. Gen. Okae-Yeboah · Brig Gen Okae-Yebiah · Brigadier General Foster Okae-Yeboah

Director General of Joint Operations of the Ghana Armed Forces leading post-flood recovery operations nationwide following June 2026 floods.

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Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Director General of Joint Operations of the Ghana Armed Forces, Brigadier General Forster Okae-Yeboah, is expected to address the nation at 11:00 a.m.

    Ghana Armed Forces to brief nation on nationwide flood mitigation exercise
Society

Demolish illegal waterway structures without political fear, Kotoko urges

The News

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission has urged authorities to demolish all illegal structures on waterways without compromise, arguing that political considerations must not take precedence over protecting lives from flooding. The Ghana Armed Forces have been assigned to lead post-flood recovery operations under a wider government flood mitigation initiative.

21 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Demolish illegal waterway structures without political fear, Kotoko urges

    The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission has urged authorities to demolish all illegal structures on waterways without compromise, arguing that political considerations must not take precedence over protecting lives from flooding. The Ghana Armed Forces have been assigned to lead post-flood recovery operations under a wider government flood mitigation initiative.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's flood task force plans demolitions following deadly floods

    The National Post Flood Mitigation Task Force has announced demolitions of structures built on waterways and drainage reservations following floods that claimed more than 34 lives across Greater Accra, Central and Volta regions. The government has committed GH¢350 million towards emergency relief and mitigation interventions, but the article questions whether this represents a genuine turning point or merely reactive management.

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Friday 3 July

  1. Ghana launches nationwide post-flood recovery and mitigation

    Government has announced a coordinated nationwide post-flood recovery and mitigation exercise led by the Ghana Armed Forces with MMDAs and security agencies, focusing on debris clearing, sanitation restoration, public safety and disease prevention. The operation will also enforce measures to address flooding factors, including removal of structures within waterways and drainage areas.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GAF asks residents to cooperate with security in flood cleanup

    The Director General of Joint Operations of the Ghana Armed Forces has appealed to residents in flood-affected communities to cooperate fully with security personnel as the government begins a nationwide flood response and clean-up exercise. The large-scale operation involves the Ghana Armed Forces, other security agencies, local authorities and private sector partners.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GAF deploys to clear drains, waterways after June floods

    Following devastating floods on June 28–29, 2026, the Ghana Armed Forces will deploy personnel, engineers, and specialized equipment to clear major drains, rivers, and waterways of debris and obstructions. The Government of Ghana has also established five specialized sub-committees—including Post-Flood Mitigation, Early Warning, Sanitation and Health, Relief and Donations, and Emergency Communications—to coordinate national recovery and strengthen preparedness.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Armed Forces appeals for cooperation during nationwide flood cleanup

    Following floods that killed dozens in Accra on June 28, 2026, the Ghana Armed Forces has appealed to residents in flood-hit areas to cooperate with security personnel and engineering teams as cleanup and demobilisation exercises begin. The floods affected seven regions, with Greater Accra, Central Region and Volta Region the worst hit, and authorities warn of temporary traffic diversions and restricted access during works.

    3 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  5. Ghana Armed Forces to remove structures blocking waterways post-flood

    The Ghana Armed Forces says flood recovery from June 28–29 is a sustained process requiring detailed planning and phased intervention. As part of ongoing clearance works, structures obstructing waterways will be removed where necessary, with efforts coordinated through specialised sub-committees under a national post-flood mitigation task force.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Government flood recovery operation causes temporary traffic disruptions

    The government has begun a nationwide flood clean-up and engineering operation in flood-affected parts of Ghana, with the Director General of Joint Operations of the Ghana Armed Forces advising motorists to prepare for temporary traffic diversions and restricted access on some roads to facilitate drainage reconstruction, debris removal, and other emergency interventions.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

  7. Government establishes five committees for flood response coordination

    Ghana's government has set up five specialised sub-committees to coordinate national response to flooding that affected Greater Accra and other regions on June 28 and 29, 2026. The committees—Post-Flood Mitigation, Early Warning, Sanitation and Health, Relief and Donations, and Emergency Communications—aim to ensure effective coordination among government institutions, security agencies, and local assemblies.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

  8. Armed Forces to lead nationwide drain-clearing flood recovery operation

    The Ghana Armed Forces will deploy personnel, engineers and specialised equipment to clear major drains, rivers and waterways of debris, silt, fallen trees, abandoned vehicles and other obstructions following devastating floods on June 28 and 29, 2026. As part of the operation, structures illegally built within waterways or posing immediate danger to public safety may be removed in collaboration with civil authorities.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Armed Forces chief to brief nation on flood mitigation efforts

    Brigadier General Forster Okae-Yeboah, Director General of Joint Operations of the Ghana Armed Forces, will address the nation on Thursday, July 3 at 11:00 a.m. on the progress of a nationwide flood mitigation exercise and measures being implemented to protect communities from flooding.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

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