Ghana must stop turning rivers into gutters through encroachment – Kwadwo Poku

He said widespread encroachment and construction around river channels were reducing the natural space available for waterways to carry water, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.

Speaking on the AM Show on JoyNews with Emefa Adair, Mr Poku said Ghana must recognise rivers as natural water bodies and protect their courses from further encroachment.

JoyNews has previously reported Mr Poku arguing that the Odaw River in Accra has also effectively been turned into a gutter, highlighting concerns about how urban development has altered the city’s natural waterways.