Former Chief Executive of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has attributed Accra's recurring floods to inadequate investment in drainage and waste management infrastructure despite the city's rapid growth.

His comments follow the heavy rains on Monday, June 29, 2026, which left several parts of the capital flooded, disrupting traffic, damaging homes and businesses, and forcing many residents to move to safety.

Speaking on Channel One TV on Saturday, July 4, 2026, Vanderpuye said the city's infrastructure has failed to keep pace with its growing population and expanding physical development.

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"Accra has gone through very critical and unprecedented growth. This growth pattern has not been proportional to the development of social infrastructure. Accra is growing in population and in social infrastructure such as buildings and streets," he noted.

"However, there has not been a proportional development of infrastructure such as waste management facilities, drains, and others that would support the living conditions of the people in Accra," he added.

According to him, although more houses, roads, and commercial facilities have been built over the years, the lack of corresponding investment in drainage systems and waste management has made the city increasingly vulnerable to flooding.

Vanderpuye called for more deliberate urban planning and sustained investment in critical infrastructure, stressing that Accra's development must be supported by efficient drainage systems and proper waste management to prevent future flood disasters.

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