Ghanaian musician Kwaw Kese has added his voice to the ongoing national conversation about Accra’s persistent flooding, urging authorities to shift focus from demolishing homes to developing long-term drainage solutions that address the root cause of the problem.

In a strongly worded commentary shared on social media, the “Abodam” hitmaker described the recurring floods in the capital as a predictable consequence of poor urban planning and inadequate drainage infrastructure rather than merely illegal or poorly sited buildings.

He explained that Accra’s natural geography plays a major role in how floodwater behaves during heavy rainfall, stressing that without proper drainage systems, water has nowhere to go.

He wrote, “Accra is surrounded by mountains and faced by the sea. When it rains, the water from the mountains has to flow to the sea, but due to no better drainage systems, the water can’t flow into the sea. So what happens? FLOOD.”

Kwaw Kese argued that while demolition exercises may appear to be a quick response to flooding, they do not solve the structural problem of inadequate water channels and blocked waterways. Instead, he believes the focus should be on building effective infrastructure that allows the free flow of water from inland areas to the ocean.

He stated, “Breaking people’s houses and homes won’t solve anything. Consider building drainage systems, dredging our gutters and waterways, and connecting them to the sea.”

He further called for sustained investment in drainage expansion, dredging of gutters, and proper engineering of water pathways, warning that failure to act decisively would result in repeated disasters every year.

“Next year by this time, we will be seeing the same videos circulating and hearing the same cries… innocent people’s homes will go down, and we will be facing the same problems,” he added.

Kwaw Kese’s remarks come amid renewed public frustration over flooding incidents in parts of Accra following heavy rains, which have once again displaced residents, damaged property, and raised questions about urban planning and enforcement in the capital. As Accra continues to battle seasonal flooding, Kwaw Kese’s intervention underscores a central debate in urban governance: whether the city should prioritize enforcement and removal or invest in comprehensive drainage systems capable of protecting lives and property for the long term.

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Accra is surrounded by mountains and faced by the sea. When it rains the water from the mountains have to flow to the sea but due to no better drainage systems the water can’t flow into the sea. So what happens? FLOOD

Breaking people’s houses and homes won’t solve anything.…

— KING KESE (@KwawKese) June 4, 2026

Source: Yvonne Nyarko Agyemang