‘My people are suffering’ — Weija-Gbawe MP appeals for help as dam spillage floods constituency

Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, has appealed for immediate government intervention to assist residents displaced by severe flooding caused by the controlled spillage of the Weija Dam.

Describing the situation in his constituency as critical, the MP told Parliament on Thursday, May 28, 2026, that many communities in Weija-Gbawe have been heavily affected by floodwaters following the opening of the dam’s spill gates.

According to Mr Shaib, he has personally spent the last three days helping residents evacuate submerged homes and businesses as water levels continue to rise in affected communities.

“Mr Speaker, it hasn’t been easy at all. I have been swimming for the past three days, helping people to evacuate. My people are suffering. Weija Gbawe is under siege,” he stated on the floor of Parliament.

The flooding followed the opening of all five spill gates of the Weija Dam as part of routine dam management operations aimed at controlling rising inflows and protecting the structural integrity of the dam.

However, the controlled spillage caused downstream water levels to surge, leading to widespread flooding in surrounding communities within the municipality.

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has confirmed that at least 85 affected residents have so far been relocated to designated safe shelters.

Residents in several flood-prone areas are reported to have suffered damage to homes, shops, personal belongings, and other properties as the floodwaters spread through low-lying communities.

Mr Shaib urged the government and relevant state institutions to respond swiftly with relief items, temporary shelter, and emergency assistance for displaced families struggling to cope with the impact of the flooding.

The MP also stressed the need for long-term solutions to recurring flood disasters linked to dam spillages and poor drainage systems in parts of the Greater Accra Region.

Flooding associated with the Weija Dam spillage has remained a recurring challenge for several communities downstream, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall and high water inflows into the dam.

Emergency response teams and local authorities are expected to continue monitoring the situation while assisting affected residents and assessing the extent of damage caused by the flooding.