Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama has declared Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in response to the recent floods that affected seven regions across Ghana.

The announcement, issued through the Presidency Communications Office under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, forms part of government’s efforts to restore affected communities, improve sanitation, and reduce the risk of future flooding.

Nationwide Exercise to Restore Communities

The two-day exercise will be held under the theme:

“Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the Floods.”

According to the Presidency, the initiative aims to mobilize citizens, public institutions, security agencies, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), and waste management companies to undertake coordinated cleanup activities across the affected regions.

Government described the exercise as a critical national intervention designed to protect lives, improve public health, and restore communities impacted by the recent flooding.

President Directs Government Appointees to Lead Cleanup

President Mahama has directed all government appointees, including Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers, Members of Parliament, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), and heads of public institutions, to actively participate by leading cleanup exercises within their respective communities.

The Presidency emphasized that leadership by example is essential in encouraging citizens to join the national campaign.

Activities Scheduled for Two Days

According to the official statement:

• Friday, July 10, 2026: Personnel from all security agencies, MMDAs, and waste management companies will begin coordinated cleanup operations.
• Saturday, July 11, 2026: Members of the general public will join the security services and local assemblies to expand the nationwide exercise.

Major Focus Areas

Government says the cleanup operation will concentrate on:

• Desilting choked drains to improve water flow ahead of future rains.
• Sweeping and removing sand, weeds, refuse, and debris from roads, streets, and highways.
• Cleaning public spaces, including markets, lorry parks, recreational parks, and communal waste collection points.
• Ensuring collected refuse and silt are immediately evacuated to prevent them from flowing back into drainage systems.

MMDAs Directed to Provide Logistics

The Presidency has instructed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to collaborate with waste management companies to provide adequate logistics for the exercise.

These include waste collection trucks, gloves, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other cleaning equipment to support volunteers and participating institutions.

Assemblies have also been directed to ensure all collected waste is transported promptly to designated disposal sites.

Call for National Unity

The Presidency urged all Ghanaians to actively participate in the exercise, describing it as a collective responsibility to safeguard lives and protect the environment.

The statement noted that indiscriminate dumping of refuse and plastic waste has significantly contributed to blocked drainage systems and preventable flooding in many communities.

Government expressed hope that the nationwide cleanup campaign would strengthen community participation while promoting environmental responsibility across the country.

The statement concluded with a call on citizens to work together in rebuilding affected communities under the message:

“Clean Ghana, Save Lives.”