President John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning against illegal construction on waterways, wetlands, and Ramsar sites, vowing to demolish unauthorized structures that contribute to flooding and destruction.
Speaking at the 2025 National Eid-ul-Fitr celebration at Black Star Square, he condemned the reckless disregard for environmental laws, which continues to put lives and properties at risk. "I must address a deeply troubling issue.
The illegal construction of buildings in waterways is causing flooding and extensive destruction of property.
As we know, the rains are about to start, and already, we are seeing flooding because people have built and blocked the rivers, and so they have nowhere to go but to back up," he stated.
