Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, the General Overseer of Action Chapel International, has weighed in on Ghana’s flooding.
He argued that Ghana’s flooding problem is not about rains but the human beings.
According to Duncan-Williams, the problem goes beyond rainfall, urging Ghanaians to take responsibility for environmental challenges, including flooding and poor sanitation, rather than blaming the government.
He explained that human actions and attitudes are major contributors to the recurring flooding and sanitation challenges.
Nicholas Duncan-Williams asserted that some residents invest heavily in constructing expensive homes but fail to contribute towards improving roads and drainage systems in their communities.
Speaking in a viral video, the renowned preacher stated, “… When I stood out here before the people to lead prayer, to block the rains and to deal with my anger about the destruction that has taken place, the Lord convicted me that you blame me and you blame the devil for everything. You all don’t take responsibility for anything”.
“The problem is not the rain or the fire. The problem is you human beings,” Archbishop Duncan-Williams stated.
“I was surprised at some of the places we went to … seeing some of the expensive houses built and the road that leads to the houses. Some of the houses, the gate alone can build a house,” he said.
“Why do we live with filth? It’s enough. We all look well dressed like angels. But we are no angels. We are shaky lilies,” he remarked.
“Every time we are insulting politicians, we are all part of the politicians. Tell somebody, you are a politician. Say, we are all politicians,” he told the congregation.
Duncan-Williams’ remarks come on the heels of the June 29, 2026, rainstorm that hit several parts of the country, wreaking havoc, displacing residents and claiming 13 lives.
In other news, Frederick Amissah, the Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, has disclosed that the Akufo-Addo government redirected $65 million from a World Bank loan intended for flood protection under the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project to finance COVID-19 activities.
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, July 6, 2026, Frederick Amissah explained that nearly half of the $137 million already drawn down from the $350 million GARID facility was channelled into pandemic-related spending.
He also rejected the claims that delayed disbursements slowed GARID’s progress, stressing that funds were released on time.
Frederick Amissah disclosed that the GARID is one of several World Bank-financed projects requiring strict oversight, as repayment ultimately falls on Ghanaian taxpayers.
According to him, since the Mahama administration assumed office in 2025, it uncovered multiple cases of project funds being misapplied.
He detailed that the Ghana Economic Transformation (GET) Project, close to GH¢1 billion, was reportedly spent on travel in 2024 alone.
Frederick Amissah, breaking down the figures, stated that of the $65 million diverted for pandemic response, $60.8 million has since been retired, leaving about $4.2 million outstanding.
@ghnow_ ACCRA TODAY: This is Tudu, two days after the national clean-up exercise, highlighting the current state of sanitation in the area. #GHNow #fyp ♬ Ma Oman Yi Ho Nhia Wo – Bomaa Paradise Singers
