Former Greater Accra Regional Minister and Interior Minister who has called for stricter enforcement of planning regulations to address Accra's flooding crisis.
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 …
Former Interior Minister, Henry Quartey, has called for a review of the membership of the government’s Anti-Flood Taskforce, saying the committee requires broader representation from key state institutions and technical experts to effectively address Ghana’s recurring flooding cr …
Former Interior Minister Henry Quartey has called for flooding to be recognised as a national security issue, arguing that its devastating impact on lives, property and the economy requires a more coordinated and decisive national response. …
… The campaign tour was supported by several senior party figures, including Joseph Osei Owusu, Henry Quartey, who served as National Campaign Manager, and other former government and party officials. …
… s and boost productivity.He expressed hearty appreciation to the constituency executives and party faithful of the aforementioned visited areas for the enthusiastic reception and strong endorsement of his vision.Mr Agyarko was accompanied by his Campaign Manager, Mr Henry Quartey …
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.
Former Interior Minister Henry Quartey has called for a review of the government's Anti-Flood Taskforce membership, arguing it requires broader representation from key state institutions including the Ministers of Interior and Finance, the Inspector-General of Police, Chief of Defence Staff, and NADMO officials to effectively address Ghana's recurring flooding crisis.
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.
Former Interior Minister Henry Quartey has called for flooding to be recognised as a national security issue, arguing that its recurring impact on lives, property and the economy requires strict enforcement of planning regulations, protection of waterways and floodplains, and removal of unauthorised structures obstructing drainage channels.
Prospective NPP National Chairman Boakye Agyarko held meetings with party executives in Cape Coast and Winneba on June 9, 2026, calling for unity, discipline, improved welfare for executives, and strategic reforms to strengthen the party ahead of 2028 elections.
Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko has completed the first phase of his campaign tour for NPP National Chairman, pledging to rebuild the party into a disciplined organisation capable of delivering victory for Mahamudu Bawumia in 2028. His priorities include party unification through reconciliation, improving member welfare, strengthening resource mobilisation, and upgrading party infrastructure.
An aspiring NPP National Chairman, Boakye Agyarko, has called on party members to unite behind flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to win the 2028 presidential election, during constituency engagements in the Ashanti Region. He pledged to improve party members' welfare and work with Bawumia on grassroots welfare policies if elected in the internal contest.
Aspiring NPP National Chairman Boakye Agyarko concluded his Ashanti Region tour with calls for party reconciliation and unity ahead of 2028 elections, pledging an open-door approach to heal divisions and assuring that no member should feel sidelined.
Aspiring National Chairman Boakye Agyarko has called on party members to set aside differences and unite behind former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for electoral victory, while pledging to improve party welfare and mobilise resources to strengthen party structures across constituencies.
NPP chairmanship candidate Boakye Agyarko has declared his ambition to rebuild and strengthen the party, return it to core values, reconnect with grassroots members, and spearhead reconciliation to unite the party ahead of 2028 general elections.