Former Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has attributed Accra’s recurring flooding largely to weak enforcement of planning and environmental regulations, arguing that the impact of recent floods could have been significantly reduced if earlier interventions had been …
… I made these observations and predictions in numerous media interviews during my tenure as Greater Accra Regional Minister, explaining the rationale behind these difficult but necessary actions. …
The Adentan High Court 2 has fixed July 7, 2026, to deliver its ruling in contempt proceedings against the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Mrs Linda Ohenewaa Akweley Ocloo, over allegations that she breached a court order restraining development on a disputed parcel of land at t …
… The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, who launched the ‘BIG 26’ at the event, commended the KoKMA for showing leadership and leveraging internal resources for redevelopment. …
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, has assured that government will provide full support for Ghanaian nationals who have been repatriated from Côte d’Ivoire following demolition exercises that displaced several residents. …
… He noted that public opposition to the demolition of structures at Ramsar and protected waterway sites had, in many cases, complicated attempts by authorities to enforce planning regulations aimed at reducing flood risk. “When the Greater Accra Regional Minister and her team went …
… His remarks come amid ongoing debate over the Ghana Ministers of State Excellence Honours, which recently recognised several government officials, including Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo. …
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has said she was not taken aback by her recognition as Best Regional Minister, maintaining that the award is a reflection of the work she has undertaken since assuming office. …
… The Mayor noted that his visit to the affected area was undertaken on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, the Greater Accra Regional Minister and the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, to convey the government’s sympathy and assess the needs of …
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has urged the Greater Accra Regional Minister to take immediate action to shut down or relocate the growing livestock market operating at Kanda near the National Mosque. …
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Henry Quartey attributed Accra's recurring flooding to weak enforcement of planning and environmental regulations, arguing that while flooding cannot be entirely prevented, its effects could be minimised through effective drainage infrastructure and strict enforcement of development regulations. He noted that unauthorised developments and human activities have obstructed natural watercourses carrying runoff from the Akuapem Hills through communities like Abokobi, Haatso and Achimota before discharging into the Odaw River and Korle Lagoon.
Former Greater Accra Regional Minister Henry Quartey attributed Accra's recurring flooding to weak enforcement of planning and environmental regulations, arguing that while flooding cannot be entirely prevented, its effects could be minimised through effective drainage infrastructure and strict enforcement of development regulations. He noted that unauthorised developments and human activities have obstructed natural watercourses carrying runoff from the Akuapem Hills through communities like Abokobi, Haatso and Achimota before discharging into the Odaw River and Korle Lagoon.
Communities along a corridor from Airport Residential Area through Awudome experienced a significant reduction in flooding after onion traders were relocated from Agbogbloshie to Adjen Kotoku and Dominase. The article notes that enforcement of the relocation was later relaxed following a change in government, allowing traders to gradually return to Agbogbloshie.
The Adentan High Court 2 has scheduled July 7, 2026, to deliver its ruling in contempt proceedings against the Greater Accra Regional Minister over allegations she breached a court order restraining development on disputed land at Dodowa Forest. The minister's counsel did not appear when the matter was called on Wednesday, and the applicant's counsel alleged the minister was aware of the injunction but directed work on the site to continue anyway.
The Korle-Klottey Municipal Assembly's internally generated revenue jumped 72 percent from GH₵25.3 million in 2024 to GH₵40 million by end of 2025, enabling infrastructure projects including the construction of 6,000-trader capacity markets and attracting private investors for market redevelopment.
The Greater Accra Regional Minister says government will provide full support for Ghanaian nationals repatriated from Côte d'Ivoire following demolition exercises that displaced residents, assisting them to reintegrate and rebuild their livelihoods.
President Mahama has called on Ghanaians to abandon short-term complacency and adopt disciplined, forward-looking approaches to address recurring flooding in Accra, warning against a cyclical pattern of neglect after rainy seasons end.
Governance expert Prof. Baffour Agyemang-Duah has raised concerns about the increasing number of awards being presented to public officials by private organisations, arguing that democratic accountability and electoral judgment, rather than award schemes without transparent criteria, should be the true measure of their performance.
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo says she was not surprised by receiving a Best Regional Minister Award, describing it as recognition of her work on sanitation, chieftaincy disputes, street lighting, and boundary issues in the region.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has distributed GH₵106,000 in cash support to 106 victims of a recent fire at the Accra Central Police Barracks Trading Area in Tudu, with each victim receiving GH₵1,000. The Mayor said the support was intended to help victims meet urgent needs as they recover from the disaster, though he acknowledged the amount could not fully compensate for losses suffered.
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee has called on the Greater Accra Regional Minister to shut down or relocate the livestock market operating near the National Mosque, citing concerns over sanitation, congestion, and the city's image. Committee Vice Chairman Davis Opoku Ansah said the trade in cattle, goats, and camels has expanded significantly and requires urgent intervention to prevent environmental deterioration in central Accra.