Flood Crises: Leadership Is Not a Teaspoon – Fix Problems, Don’t Explain Them (AUDIO)
Sammy Awuku has sharply criticised the government's handling of Ghana’s recurring flooding crisis, declaring on the floor of Parliament that “leadership is not a teaspoon" and insisting that elected leaders are mandated to solve problems rather than engage in political messaging and blame games.
Speaking during a parliamentary debate on the recent floods that have affected parts of Accra and other communities, the Akuapim North MP argued that the crisis demands urgent, practical action rather than what he described as politicisation and public relations management.
Awuku referenced the June 2014 floods, which he said claimed over 150 lives in a single night, to highlight what he described as the long-standing nature of Ghana’s flood challenges. He argued that successive administrations must be assessed based on results rather than political narratives.
According to him, despite years of policy discussions, project announcements, and infrastructure plans, flooding continues to devastate communities, destroying property and wiping out the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.
He stressed that behind official statistics are real people suffering losses, including individuals who lose small loans and savings whenever flood disasters strike.
The MP also took issue with what he described as inconsistencies in government coordination, questioning the structure of the current anti-flood response and the roles assigned to various officials.
He further argued that leadership requires clarity of responsibility and direct accountability, rather than overlapping committees and indirect coordination arrangements.
“Press conferences won’t distil our gutters. Press conferences won’t solve our flood-ready system,” he said, adding that communication alone cannot substitute for action on the ground.
Awuku maintained that government must shift focus from political messaging to tangible solutions that address drainage challenges and protect lives and property.
Reiterating his central point, he stated that leadership is about responsibility and delivery, not rhetoric. “When you are elected to lead, you lead,” he said.
He concluded by urging government to prioritise effective governance and results, warning that citizens expect solutions to their daily struggles, not explanations or political exchanges.
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