“Fix your attitude” — A Plus tells Ghanaians after deadly Accra floods

Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as Kwame Asare Obeng, has stirred public debate after urging Ghanaians to “fix your attitude” in the wake of Monday’s devastating floods in Accra, arguing that citizens’ actions play a major role in the country’s recurring flood disasters.

The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central said the persistent flooding cannot be blamed entirely on politicians or government officials, stressing that poor sanitation practices, indiscriminate waste disposal and a lack of environmental responsibility continue to worsen the situation.

His comments come after torrential rains triggered severe flooding across several parts of Accra, destroying homes and businesses, displacing residents and leaving major roads underwater. Preliminary weather data showed that about 140 millimetres of rain fell on the capital, far exceeding last year’s highest single-day rainfall of approximately 56 millimetres.

Speaking in a video shared on social media, A Plus maintained that while the government has a responsibility to provide emergency relief and respond to disasters, long-term solutions depend on a change in public behaviour.

His remarks appeared to reference John Dramani Mahama’s aerial inspection of flood-affected communities, where the President assessed the extent of the damage and announced relief measures for victims.

A Plus also criticised politicians who, in his view, create the impression of addressing problems through symbolic public appearances instead of confronting the root causes of the crisis.

According to him, political leaders must be willing to tell citizens the truth, even when “the message hurts,” warning that unless public attitudes change, Ghana will continue to experience the same cycle of flooding followed by public outrage.

Flooding remains one of Accra’s most persistent urban challenges, with agencies such as National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and other experts consistently identifying clogged drains, poor urban planning and uncontrolled development as major contributors to the problem.

By: Paulina Armah/ Radio1.