Abraham Koomson blames corruption in local Assemblies for Ghana’s recurring floods

He argued that corruption within local government structures remains one of the major obstacles to effective urban planning and environmental management.

Cars and buildings were submerged in floodwaters The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has attributed Ghana’s persistent flooding challenges to corruption within Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), particularly in the areas of physical planning and development control.

His comments come amid renewed public concern over flooding in several parts of the country following recent heavy rains, which have once again sparked calls for improved urban planning and environmental protection measures.