Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, is expected to donate US$250,000, equivalent to about GH₵3 million, to support Ghana’s June 29 flood victims.
In a post on X, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stated, “I wish to announce, in the spirit of transparency and accountability, that the Foreign Ministry has just been notified by ECOWAS that they have decided to donate US$250,000.00 (about GHS3million) to Ghana for victims of the recent devastating floods.
As can be expected, the Foreign Ministry will hand over the entire funds as soon as we receive it in our accounts.
The Government of Ghana conveys boundless appreciation to ECOWAS for their solidarity and true African compassion.
For God and Country”.
Also, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched an emergency humanitarian response to support victims of Ghana’s devastating June 29 floods.
According to a Facebook post by UAE Times on Thursday, July 23, the directives were from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
UAE Times further disclosed that the relief operation is being coordinated through the UAE Aid Agency.
The UAE is delivering essential food supplies and emergency shelter materials to thousands of affected families as part of efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis triggered by the devastating June 29 floods.
The intervention, announced in a Facebook post by UAE Times on Thursday, July 23, read, “Under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has launched an urgent humanitarian response to support flood-affected communities in Ghana.
Through the UAE Aid Agency, essential food supplies and shelter materials are being delivered to thousands of affected families, reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to global humanitarian relief and disaster response”.
The Director of Inspectorate at National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Richard Amo Yartey, has confirmed that 34 people have died across the country following the devastating floods on Monday, June 29, 2026.
According to Richard Amo Yartey, 12 of the deaths were recorded in Accra, while the remaining 22 fatalities occurred in other flood-affected parts of the country.
NADMO further disclosed that the floods affected seven regions and displaced a total of 89,736 people.
Meanwhile, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister, has announced that the 2027 Budget will provide funding for a comprehensive and permanent solution to the recurring flooding that continues to affect Accra and other flood-prone communities across Ghana.
According to Ato Forson, the Mahama government recognises the devastating human and economic impact of the annual flooding.
He explained that while immediate relief efforts remain important, the government is shifting its focus towards implementing lasting interventions to reduce the risk of flooding.
Speaking during the presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 23, Ato Forson stated, “The floods claimed lives, displaced families, destroyed businesses and caused extensive damage to public infrastructure. The government responded swiftly by visiting the hardest hit communities, releasing funds and organising nationwide clean-up.
“The President has directed the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources to develop a comprehensive and permanent solution to flooding in Accra and other flood-prone areas across the country. The funding for the implementation of this permanent solution will be provided in the 2027 Budget and the Medium Term.”
See the post below:
I wish to announce, in the spirit of transparency and accountability, that the Foreign Ministry has just been notified by ECOWAS that they have decided to donate US$250,000.00 (about GHS3million) to Ghana for victims of the recent devastating floods.
— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) August 2, 2026
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