Mahama Declares July 10 and 11 as General Cleaning Days in Flood-Affected Regions
President John Dramani Mahama has declared Friday, July 10, 2026 and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as General Cleaning Days in the seven regions affected by recent floods, as part of efforts to mitigate post-flood risks and safeguard communities.
The exercise, under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, will be held under the theme “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the floods.” It seeks to mobilise citizens to clean communities, secure the environment, and protect lives ahead of further heavy rains.
In a statement, the Jubilee House said the two-day exercise is a critical nationwide intervention, and all citizens are strongly encouraged to participate fully.
President John Mahama directed all government appointees, including Ministers of State, CEOs, Members of Parliament, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives, and Heads of Public Institutions, to step out of their offices and lead cleanup efforts with members of their communities.
To ensure effective coordination, the activities have been scheduled over the two days.
On Friday, July 10, personnel from all security agencies, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, and waste management companies will commence the cleanup.
On Saturday, July 11, the general public is expected to join the security agencies and assemblies to scale up the exercise.
The focus during the two days will be on desilting choked drains to ensure free flow of water, sweeping and clearing sand, weeds and debris from major roads, streets and highways, and cleaning public spaces including markets, lorry parks, recreational parks and communal waste collection points.
The government noted that indiscriminate littering and plastic pollution have for too long clogged drainage systems, contributing to devastating floods that destroy livelihoods and claim lives.
All MMDAs have been directed to collaborate with waste management companies to provide adequate logistics, including waste trucks, gloves, shovels and other cleaning tools at designated collection points.
Assemblies must also ensure that all silt and gathered refuse are evacuated immediately to prevent them from washing back into drains.
“Let us rise together and show that the Ghanaian spirit of community, discipline, and unity is alive and well. Protect your home, protect your neighbour, and let us clean our beloved homeland,” the statement concluded.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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