Ghana Must Act Now: Accra’s flooding crisis

Accra’s heavy flooding has once again exposed a dangerous gap in Ghana’s emergency response system. Firefighters, who should be rescuers, often become spectators because they lack rescue boats, life jackets, inflatable rafts, and water‑rescue gear. Floods do not happen on dry land — yet Ghana’s fire and rescue services are equipped as if they do.

By Albert Kuzor