Government to Fund Permanent Flood Control Measures in 2027 Budget – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that the government will allocate funding in the 2027 national budget to implement a long-term strategy aimed at ending the persistent flooding that affects Accra and other vulnerable communities across Ghana.

Speaking during the presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review in Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Dr. Forson said the recurring floods have continued to impose heavy human and economic costs, making it necessary for the government to move beyond emergency responses and invest in permanent solutions.

He explained that the devastating floods of June 29, which followed hours of intense rainfall, exposed the urgent need for stronger flood prevention measures. The disaster claimed lives, displaced families, damaged businesses, and destroyed roads and other public infrastructure across several parts of the country.

According to the Finance Minister, the government acted quickly in the aftermath of the floods by visiting affected communities, releasing emergency funds, and coordinating nationwide clean-up exercises to support victims and restore normal activities.

Dr. Forson disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to prepare a comprehensive flood management plan that will address the root causes of flooding in Accra and other high-risk areas.

He assured Parliament that the financial resources needed to execute the plan would be captured in the 2027 Budget as well as the government’s Medium-Term Expenditure Framework.

“The President has directed the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to develop a comprehensive and permanent solution to flooding in Accra and other flood-prone areas across the country. Funding for the implementation of this permanent solution will be provided in the 2027 Budget and the Medium Term,” Dr. Forson stated.

The June 29 floods inundated major roads, homes, shops, and vehicles, bringing business activities to a standstill in many parts of Accra and forcing hundreds of residents from their homes.