It said areas such as Alajo, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, Kaneshie, Mataheko, Nima and Dzorwulu were at risk of flooding.

“A thunderstorm and rain-bearing cloud system located over the coast and middle sectors, is expected to persist and further affect places in the central, western and Brong Ahafo regions till noon. Places to take caution due to flood include: Alajo, Circle, Kaneshie, Mataheko, Nima, Dzorwulu, South Odorkor, Osu,” a public weather warning form the Agency on Friday said.

Many parts of Accra and Kumasi have been submerged in flood waters, curtailing vehicular movement after few hours of rain on Friday morning.

Most drivers have been forced to make a detour, while others have parked their vehicles due to the pool of flood waters on major highways.

Areas such as Teshie-Nungua, Lapaz, Shiashie, Darkuman and Kaneshie in Accra and Kumasi Ahensan have been badly affected.

The flooding situation resulted in a gridlock in areas such as Tetteh Quarshie, Kaneshie and Lapaz.

The situation according to the Works and Housing Minister, Samuel Atta Akyea, may not improve until the country makes a $700 million investment to permanently fix it.

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By: Jonas Nyabor/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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A statement issued by the organisation, which is also a centre for information gathering said although the matter is in court it is expedient for government to aid in the legal processes to exonerate itself from the bad press.

The statement issued by BIA Coordinator Cynthia Essandoh, was reacting to allegations that some  government officials are aiding some traditional authorities in the Greater Accra Region in their illegal land guard activities as well as contract killings.  “This is denting the image of the government and the nation,” the statement said.

It said contracting killing is a serious criminal offence and must therefore not be taken for granted, and  “government should aid the courts to pursue the case to its logical conclusion”

“BIA also wishes to condemn the culture of impunity which is gaining grounds in Ghana. This trend, if not curtailed will breed social unrest and  cripple development.”

The statement said BIA would rally behind government to fight any group that rises to undermine the peace and security of the region, and the country as a whole.

BIA aims at bridging the communication gap between the public and the authorities on issues negatively affecting the nation.

Source: GNA

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