President John Dramani Mahama has declared Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in the seven regions affected by the recent floods.
The initiative, announced through the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, forms part of the government’s efforts to restore affected communities, reduce flood risks, and improve environmental sanitation.
Held under the theme, “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the floods,” the exercise is expected to bring together government officials, security agencies, local assemblies, waste management companies, and the general public in a nationwide cleanup campaign.
Describing the exercise as a national responsibility, the government urged all Ghanaians to participate actively.
“This is a critical, nationwide exercise and all citizens are strongly encouraged to participate in it fully.”
The President has also directed all government appointees to take part personally in the exercise instead of remaining in their offices. Ministers, Chief Executive Officers, Members of Parliament, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), and heads of public institutions have been instructed to lead cleanup activities within their respective communities.
According to the directive, Friday, July 10, will see personnel from the security services, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), and waste management companies begin the cleanup operations.
On Saturday, July 11, members of the public will join the exercise to expand the cleanup efforts across the affected regions.
The campaign will focus on desilting blocked drains to improve water flow ahead of expected heavy rains, sweeping and clearing sand, weeds, and debris from major roads and streets, and cleaning public places such as markets, lorry parks, recreational parks, and communal waste collection points.
The government said the exercise is not only an emergency response to the recent floods but also a reminder of the need for responsible environmental practices.
“For far too long, indiscriminate littering and plastic pollution have clogged our drainage systems, contributing to devastating, preventable floods that destroy livelihoods and claim precious Ghanaian lives.”
