Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama has called for a more sustained approach to sanitation, declaring that two designated clean-up days are insufficient to tackle the country’s growing waste management and flooding challenges.
Speaking as flood response efforts continue in affected communities, the President stressed that maintaining clean surroundings must become a regular national responsibility rather than an occasional exercise.
“Two days are not enough,” President Mahama stated, proposing a monthly nationwide clean-up campaign aimed at improving sanitation, clearing choked drains, and reducing the risk of flooding during the rainy season.
He noted that indiscriminate waste disposal and poor drainage remain major contributors to recurrent flooding, urging citizens, local authorities, and community leaders to work together to keep the environment clean.
The proposal comes as emergency response teams continue to assist communities affected by recent heavy rains, with authorities assessing damage and providing support to victims.
The President’s remarks have sparked widespread discussion, with many Ghanaians welcoming the idea of regular clean-up exercises while others have called for stricter enforcement of sanitation laws and improved waste management infrastructure.
As the country grapples with the impact of seasonal floods, the proposed monthly clean-up initiative is expected to form part of broader efforts to strengthen disaster prevention and build more resilient communities.
