Let’s Stop Reckless Dumping of Refuse in Drains – Mahama Urges Ghanaians

Mahama cautions citizens as Zoomlion deploys massive logistics for 2-day clean-up exercise

President John Dramani Mahama has warned Ghanaians against reckless waste dumping into drains, insisting that drains are not “garbage instruments.” He issued the caution on Friday, July 10, 2026, during an inspection of the Alajo Drains as part of the two-day National Clean-Up Exercise, which runs through Saturday, July 11. Accompanying the President were Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo and Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairma…

Mahama proposes mandatory monthly clean-up days to combat urban filth

President John Mahama has proposed monthly national clean-up days and releases GH¢150m to tackle flooding crisis, warning residents to stop dumping waste in drains

Stop reckless dumping of refuse into drains - Mahama to Ghanaians

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his discontent at some Ghanaians who rampantly use drains as dumping grounds, warning that indiscriminate disposal of waste is worsening flooding risks and undermining efforts to protect communities.

Let’s stop reckless dumping of refuse in drains – Mahama urges Ghanaians

President Mahama has called on Ghanaians to stop dumping refuse in drains as the country observes the National Clean-Up Exercise introduced after the deadly June 29 floods that claimed lives and destroyed property.