Demolish All Structures On Waterways To End Flooding – Ngleshie Lafa Mantse Appeals To Government.
The Ngleshie Lafa Mantse, who also serves as Asafoatse of Weija, Nii Ayi Okufuobour, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and the government’s flood mitigation task force to demolish all buildings and structures constructed on waterways to help end the recurring flooding across the country.
Nii Ayi Okufuobour commended President Mahama for establishing a task force to tackle illegal structures on waterways, describing the initiative as timely following the devastating floods that affected several parts of the country after last week’s heavy rains.
He urged the task force to enforce the law without fear or favour, stressing that no individual should be spared if they have illegally built on a waterway.
The traditional leader made the appeal after personally hiring an excavator to desilt choked and abandoned drains at Weija Junction along the Accra–Kasoa Highway as part of efforts to prevent future flooding.
Nii Ayi Okufuobour also appealed to Ghanaians to stop dumping refuse into gutters and rivers, warning that the practice not only contributes to flooding but also increases the risk of disease outbreaks.
He encouraged citizens to cultivate a strong culture of environmental cleanliness and work together to keep the country clean and beautiful, similar to the standards seen in many developed countries.
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