The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, and the Ga Traditional Council have called for a united national approach to tackling Accra's recurring flooding, describing the issue as one that requires collective responsibility rather than engineering solutions alone.

In a statement issued on 1 July, the Council expressed sympathy to families, traders, motorists and communities affected by the recent floods.

It also commended the government's response, acknowledging the efforts of the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Metropolitan Assemblies, the security services and emergency responders for their work to protect lives and restore normalcy.

The Council said that, as custodians of the land, it believes flooding in Accra is not solely an engineering challenge but also one that requires strict adherence to land-use regulations, improved sanitation, environmental stewardship and respect for natural waterways.

It reaffirmed its support for sustainable measures aimed at protecting drainage systems, preventing unlawful developments on waterways, promoting community-led sanitation initiatives, strengthening public education and enhancing collaboration among government agencies, district assemblies, traditional authorities, faith-based organisations, businesses, youth groups and residents.

The Ga Traditional Council also pledged to use its traditional authority and structures to promote behavioural change, civic responsibility and a shared sense of responsibility among residents to help protect the capital.

It expressed confidence that although heavy rains would continue, their impact could be reduced through unity, effective enforcement, strategic planning and disciplined action, thereby preventing the recurring destruction caused by flooding.