Mahama Calls for Better Waste Practices as Ghana Undertakes Major Clean-up Exercise

President Mahama, Vice President lead cleanup exercise across seven flood-hit regions

Major parts of the Greater Accra Region and 6 other regions on Friday, July 10, 2026, came alive with a nationwide cleanup exercise as President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, government officials, Members of Parliament, ministers, mayors, security agencies, and residents joined efforts to restore areas affected by the recent floods. The exercise was organised following the heavy rains and flooding that …

Efia Odo drops grim message to John Mahama amid flawed government plan, details emerge

Efia Odo criticised Ghana's national cleanup exercise, urging the government to provide public bins and a reliable waste collection system instead of cleanups.

Day One of the National Clean-up Exercise in pictures

Ghana on Friday, July 10, commenced a nationwide General Clean-up Exercise aimed at restoring sanitation conditions, clearing blocked drains and reducing the risk of future flooding following the devastating June 29 floods. The exercise, organised under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, was held across seven flood-affected regions, with government officials, security agencies, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (M…

President Mahama joins Tse Addo residents for National Clean-up Exercise

President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, July 10, joined residents of Tse Addo in the Greater Accra Region to participate in the National General Clean-up Exercise, personally helping to desilt a choked drain as part of efforts to improve sanitation and prevent flooding .

President Mahama joins National Clean-Up Exercise

His Excellency, John Dramani Mahama has joined residents at Tse Addo to participate in the national clean-up exercise following the flood caused by the heavy downpour on June 29, 2026, which claimed about 38 lives and displaced thousands of people. The initiative follows the flood that occurred on June 29. The exercise began at 6am and is expected to end at 1pm today, after which will continue nationwide tomorrow. The exercise is aimed at desilt…

Mahama Joins Residents to Desilt Drain During National Clean-Up Exercise in Tse Addo

President John Dramani Mahama on Friday, July 10, joined residents of Tse Addo in the Greater Accra Region to participate in the National General Clean-Up Exercise, where he personally helped desilt a clogged drain as part of efforts to improve sanitation and reduce the risk of flooding. The President visited the community after receiving a briefing from officials of the local assembly on the ongoing clean-up operation before joining residents, …