Hundreds of Ghanaians, including President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, government officials, security personnel, corporate organisations, and volunteers, on Friday, July 10, 2026, took to the streets across seven flood-affected regions to participate in a nationwide cleanup exercise.
The exercise forms part of the government’s response to the devastating floods that struck parts of the country on Monday, June 29. To help reduce the risk of further flooding ahead of the expected heavy rains, the government declared Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in the affected regions.
On day one of the exercise, participants were seen sweeping streets, clearing refuse dumps, desilting choked gutters, and weeding overgrown areas as part of efforts to improve sanitation and restore the environment. As part of efforts to ensure full participation in the exercise, various security agencies and authorities were deployed to monitor compliance across the affected regions.
The personnel moved through communities, ensuring that shops remained closed and encouraging traders, businesses, and residents to join the cleanup exercise. The intervention formed part of measures to get more people involved in clearing refuse, desilting gutters, and improving sanitation in their respective areas
Amid the ongoing exercise, Ghanaian entertainer Efia Odo has shared her thoughts, stating that while the initiative is a step in the right direction, it will not solve the country’s sanitation challenges without a proper waste management system.
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In a post on X, she wrote:
“Mr President, a national cleanup exercise is a good initiative, but it won’t solve the problem without a proper sanitation system.
“You can’t expect people to hold onto their trash all day when there aren’t enough public bins or reliable garbage collection. We need bins on our streets, regular waste collection, and a system that makes it easy for people to do the right thing.”
The musician’s post suggests that beyond periodic cleanup campaigns, Ghana needs sustained investment in sanitation infrastructure to tackle indiscriminate waste disposal and prevent recurring floods caused by choked drains.
Find post below:
https://x.com/efiaodo1/status/2075557365840052345?s=46
