Founder and leader of Heaven’s Gate Ministries, Prophet Nicholas Osei, widely known in Ghanaian media as Kumchacha, has made an urgent appeal to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) after torrential rains submerged his church building at Mallam in Accra and caused significant structural damage.

The incident occurred after hours of intense rainfall on June 29, 2026, which triggered widespread flooding across parts of the Greater Accra Region. The downpour left roads impassable, homes submerged, and several communities struggling to cope with rising water levels.

In a video posted on his social media platforms, Kumchacha expressed deep distress over the situation, revealing that he woke up to find his church  heavily affected, with parts of the structure reportedly giving way under pressure from floodwaters.

“I woke up this morning with a heavy heart. I did not wake up to good news, and I have been badly affected. I need prayers from my loved ones because it is not easy for me,” he said.

He further described the severity of the damage, explaining that water had entered the church premises and risen to dangerous levels, making access impossible and destroying sections of the building.

“The rain has flooded my church at Mallam. Part of the building has collapsed, and the water level is as high as a person’s waist when standing inside,” he added.

The preacher also claimed that the wider community had been severely impacted, alleging casualties in the area, though this information remains unverified. He also said he was stranded in East Legon, where major roads and bridges had reportedly been overtaken by floodwaters, bringing traffic to a standstill.

“It is being alleged that two people have died in the neighbourhood. I am in East Legon right now, and the entire area is flooded. The water has covered the main bridge so completely that it is no longer visible. No vehicles can pass, and some have even been washed away,” he stated.

Kumchacha also highlighted the disruption on major routes such as the Kasoa stretch, where commuters were reportedly stuck for hours due to impassable roads, and used the opportunity to call on NADMO to assess the extent of damage at his church and provide urgent assistance.

“People have been stuck in traffic for six to seven hours along the Kasoa road. Movement has completely stalled. My church has become like a river. NADMO should come and inspect my church; it is near the Mallam Station,” he appealed.

Beyond his personal loss, Kumchacha urged residents to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve, stressing that safety should take priority amid the worsening situation.

“If you have not left your home yet, do not go anywhere. Everyone should stay safe and remain indoors. Your life is more important than anything else,” he cautioned.

The June 29 floods have once again exposed the vulnerability of Accra’s drainage system, with repeated calls for long-term infrastructure upgrades and better urban planning gaining renewed attention as residents and institutions continue to count their losses.

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Source: Yvonne Nyarko Agyemang