We’ll Keep Clearing Drains Until Proper Disposal Becomes a Culture – Ashanti Regional

Ashanti Regional Minister Frank Amoakohene has called for sustained public action on waste disposal, saying flood prevention requires continuous effort and not one-off exercises.

Responding to questions on why drains are cleared repeatedly, Mr Amoakohene said in a Facebook post that “giving up is never an option.”

He noted that every time a drain is cleared, the immediate risk of flooding and damage to lives and property is reduced.

“If they become blocked again, we will clear them again. We will continue until responsible waste disposal becomes a culture and our waterways remain free,” he stated.

The Minister said while government is investing in upgrading drainage infrastructure and restoring wetlands, residents also have a responsibility to protect waterways, keep drains clean, and prevent encroachment.

He added that the recent flooding in Accra is a reminder that the Ashanti Region faces similar risks if urgent action is not taken.

Ahead of Saturday’s region-wide clean-up exercise, the National Disaster Management Organisation has completed hazard mapping across the region.

According to Mr Amoakohene, the findings are alarming and include choked drains, encroached wetlands, buildings in waterways, and drains dredged only weeks ago that are already blocked again due to upstream pollution.

He described flood prevention as “a continuous commitment” and urged all residents to join the clean-up exercise in every Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly on Saturday.

“Together, we can protect lives, safeguard property, and build a cleaner, safer, and more resilient Region and country,” the Minister said.

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