Move the capital or risk an economic time bomb
The article argues that Ghana should consider relocating its capital city due to the increasing threat of climate change and frequent, devastating flooding in Accra. It highlights that the concentration of critical national infrastructure in a flood-prone area poses a significant economic and national security risk.
Why it matters
It raises the critical debate of climate-resilient urban planning and the economic sustainability of nations facing extreme weather events.
For decades, Accra has stood as Ghana's political, commercial and diplomatic capital. It has driven national growth, attracted investment and projected Ghana's image to the world. Yet today, the city that has served the nation so well is becoming increasingly vulnerable to one of the defining challenges of the twenty-first century - climate change.
The article presents a policy argument based on economic and environmental data without clear partisan framing.
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