MPs demand action on Odaw River encroachers
Members of Ghana's Parliamentary Select Committee on Works and Housing have issued a strong call for immediate action against illegal encroachment along the Odaw River, emphasizing the critical need to address this issue to prevent recurring floods in Accra. During a recent inspection tour of the Odaw River dredging project, committee members expressed concern over the persistent presence of unauthorized structures along the riverbanks, despite previous compensation efforts aimed at relocating affected individuals. Committee Chairman Isaac Asiamah highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating, "Sanitation must be taken seriously, and encroachers must be relocated. We cannot afford to be reactive; we must be proactive if we want to save lives and reduce economic losses associated with flooding." The MPs commended Dredge Masters Limited for their ongoing efforts in dredging the Odaw River but stressed that without effective law enforcement and […]
