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Ghanaian actress and socialite Efia Odo has added her voice to the growing public frustration over Accra’s persistent flooding, using a striking pop culture reference to capture the mood of many residents.
Reacting to Monday’s heavy downpour, which left several communities submerged and disrupted movement across the capital, Efia Odo wrote, “We’re becoming the walking dead,” expressing her exasperation over what has become an all-too-familiar rainy season ordeal.
Her comment quickly gained traction on social media, where many users echoed her concerns and shared images and videos of flooded streets, stranded vehicles and waterlogged neighbourhoods. For many residents, the actress’s remark summed up the exhaustion of dealing with the same crisis year after year.
While brief, her post reflected a wider sense of public fatigue over Accra’s recurring floods, which continue to threaten lives, damage property and disrupt daily activities whenever heavy rains fall.
Monday’s flooding once again brought parts of the capital to a standstill, prompting emergency advisories for residents to avoid unnecessary travel and remain indoors where possible. The situation has also reignited conversations about drainage infrastructure, urban planning and the urgent need for lasting solutions to the city’s flood challenges.
Efia Odo’s reaction joins a growing list of public figures who have used their platforms to speak out about the disaster. Although her words carried a touch of humour, the message behind them was unmistakable. For many Ghanaians, recurring floods have become more than a seasonal inconvenience. They are a recurring crisis that continues to test the resilience and patience of residents every rainy season.
