The 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for the Adentan Constituency, Akosua Asaa Manu aka Kozie has visited communities in the constituency severely affected by the devastating floods of Saturday, May 18, 2024.

The floods, triggered by hours of torrential rainfall, claimed at least three lives, including a four-year-old girl named Hajara, and caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, vehicles, and public infrastructure.

On Tuesday, May 21, 2025, Kozie toured the worst-hit areas to express sympathy, assess the damage firsthand, and engage with agencies coordinating relief efforts.

“This is not just a natural disaster; it’s a wake-up call,” Kozie said.

“We need urgent action to correct the engineering and planning failures that contributed to this tragedy. The lives and livelihoods lost cannot be in vain.”

Her visit began in Nanakrom, where she met families whose homes had been submerged. She also visited the grieving family of young Hajara. Emotions ran high as Kozie offered her condolences and pledged her full support.

“This is one of the hardest moments I’ve faced,” she said. “No child should die because of poor planning and drainage. As a mother, I feel this loss deeply. I will fight for the reforms our communities need.”

In Lakeside, Kozie walked through flooded homes and shops, speaking with affected residents and small business owners.

At Emills Bakery, the owner, Madam Linda, shared how the floodwaters had ruined her equipment and stock. She said Kozie’s presence brought a glimmer of hope.

“The floods nearly wiped out everything I’ve worked for. Madam Kozie’s visit shows that someone cares and is listening,” she said.

During her visit, Kozie met with the NADMO district officer, who assured her of the ongoing implementation of a project called “Free Waterways.”

The initiative aims to open up blocked drains and prevent future flooding.

While commending the effort, Kozie pledged to monitor its progress.

“Relief items are important, but what we need most is a complete rethink of our drainage systems and the enforcement of planning regulations. We cannot treat disasters as one-off events. We must build resilience.”

Despite the devastation, Kozie’s presence lifted spirits in the affected communities. She assured residents of her continued advocacy and support.

“This is my home too. I will keep coming back, I will keep listening, and I will keep fighting for lasting change. Together, we can build a safer Adentan—one prepared for the future, not crippled by it.”

Residents like Nana Ama, who lost valuables in the floods, expressed gratitude.

“It’s not just politics. Madam Kozie walked with us through the wreckage and gave us hope. That means everything.”

Last year, Kozie personally funded the construction of some drainage systems in Lakeside. Residents acknowledged that but for her intervention, the flood damage would have been far worse.

Many locals blamed poor engineering and planning decisions for the floods, especially the channelling of multiple drains into a single outlet.

Some accused road contractors of abandoning drainage works mid-way and failing to consider runoff volumes from higher elevations such as Oyarifa and Katamanso.

Kozie called on the Adentan Municipal Assembly, the Ministry of Works and Housing, and relevant stakeholders to collaborate on an urgent and comprehensive drainage improvement plan, particularly in fast-developing areas like Nanakrom and Lakeside.