Accra: The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has called for the strict enforcement of Ghana's planning and building regulations to address recurring flooding that continues to claim lives and destroy property. Apostle Dr Eric Nyamekye, President of the GPCC, said recent floods that affected many communities were largely the result of human activities and could be prevented through responsible behaviour by citizens and stronger enforcement of existing laws.
According to Ghana News Agency, Apostle Dr Nyamekye, speaking at the opening of the Council's National Delegates Conference in Accra on Wednesday, emphasized the need for the Government to intensify efforts to remove unauthorised structures on waterways and wetlands. He stated, 'Demolition should not be a knee-jerk reaction after a disaster. There must be continuous and unyielding enforcement of our planning laws to save lives and protect our land.'
Apostle Dr Nyamekye further urged the Government to invest in long-term drainage infrastructure to accommodate the country's growing urban population. He highlighted poor waste management practices, particularly the indiscriminate dumping of plastics and other refuse into drains, as factors exacerbating flooding in many communities.
He stressed the importance of addressing these issues, stating, 'The reckless dumping of plastics and solid waste into our gutters must stop because it chokes our drainage systems and turns rain into disaster.'