AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFlood Crisis in Accra: Heavy rains have left parts of the capital underwater, with rescues underway in areas like Adabraka, Kaneshie, Mallam, Spintex and Achimota; the Interior Minister and NADMO urge residents to stay put/work from home, while GRIDCo and ECG shut down Mallam and Achimota substations to prevent power disasters and GMet warns more rain and thunderstorms. Human Cost and Safety Alerts: Reports include at least one death from electrocution in Alajo, trapped residents in a flooded church in Alajo, and fears after fuel leaked into floodwater near the Circle–Caprice corridor. Government Response: Greater Accra’s Regional Minister orders MMDCEs to intensify rescue and evacuation, as security agencies and the Ghana Armed Forces join operations. Energy Update: President Mahama says new commitments of $3.5bn will lift oil output, with Jubilee rising from 60,000 to 85,000 bpd. Rail Transparency Row: The NPP questions the government’s purchase of refurbished diesel locomotives and freight wagons, demanding full disclosure on age, costs and remaining service life. World Cup Off-Field: Sports Minister Kofi Adams urges Canada to reconsider Thomas Partey’s visa denial. Finance Watch: Ghana’s T-bills drew strong demand, oversubscribing by 31% as yields climbed.
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