The Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) of Ghana, Apostle Abraham Amoh, has urged the government to ensure that any decision to relocate Ghana’s national capital is pursued in the national interest and not influenced by partisan politics.
He commended President John Dramani Mahama for expressing willingness to consider relocating the nation’s capital in response to the recurring flooding in Accra but stressed that the process must be transparent, consultative and guided by due process.
Addressing journalists in Accra on Monday, Apostle Amoh said Parliament should be fully involved in any decision regarding the proposed relocation to guarantee broad national consensus.
According to him, relocating the capital could significantly reduce the pressure on Accra’s overstretched infrastructure, which he said has contributed to indiscriminate development on waterways and poor waste disposal practices that continue to worsen flooding.
He maintained that until the underlying causes of flooding, particularly negative human attitudes and weak enforcement of planning regulations, are addressed, the problem would persist despite ongoing interventions.
The CAC Chairman also criticised the lack of accountability for officials who approved developments in flood-prone and waterlogged areas, arguing that demolition exercises alone would not provide a lasting solution.
He called on Parliament to enact legislation that would make Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) personally liable for approving developments on waterways and flood-prone lands, insisting that offenders should be prosecuted to deter future violations.
Apostle Amoh further proposed that the Suhum-Asamankese corridor and the Suhum-Koforidua stretch be considered as possible sites for a new national capital.
He explained that the areas possess favourable topography, vast tracts of available land and the potential for planned infrastructure development capable of accommodating government institutions, residential communities and industries.
The call comes amid renewed public debate over the future of Accra following recent floods that affected parts of the capital.
The proposal to relocate Ghana’s administrative capital has resurfaced on several occasions over the years, particularly after major flooding incidents, with President Mahama recently indicating that the option deserves consideration as part of long-term solutions to the city’s recurring flood challenges.
