Former Works and Housing Minister and Bantama MP Francis Asenso-Boakye has called on the government to continue investing in flood control measures, stating that the Akufo-Addo administration committed GH₵450 million to flood mitigation programmes during its eight years in office.

Speaking at a Capacity Building Workshop for Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Accra, Asenso-Boakye said the investment supported improvements in drainage infrastructure and flood management efforts across the country.

He stressed the need for continued intervention to address recurring flooding, particularly in Accra, while highlighting the importance of enforcing planning regulations.

"In the eight years of the Akufo-Addo Administration, the government committed GH₵450 million towards flood control programmes. I am urging this government to continue on that path because it is necessary. But a critical part has to do with regulatory measures and strictly adhering to settlement planning schemes," he said.

Meanwhile, Chairperson of Parliament's Local Government and Rural Development Committee, Queenstar Pokuah Sawyerr, reaffirmed Parliament's commitment to supporting measures aimed at tackling flooding.

She said the committee is focused on assessing how assemblies are responding to flooding challenges and identifying areas where Parliament can support policy interventions for affected communities.

"The committee is particularly interested in understanding how assemblies within the region are responding to these challenges and how Parliament can support the development of policy interventions for flooded areas," she said.