President John Mahama and Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang are expected to participate in the government’s national clean-up exercise aimed at improving sanitation and reducing the risk of flooding in affected regions.
The exercise, scheduled for Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, forms part of measures adopted by the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee following recent floods that affected several parts of the country.
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo disclosed on JoyNews’ The Pulse that the President and Vice President will join other stakeholders, including Members of Parliament, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), traditional leaders and residents, in the exercise.
“Yes, His Excellency the President and the Vice President will be taking part,” she said.
Madam Ocloo, however, indicated that the specific locations where the President and Vice President will participate will not be disclosed ahead of time, as part of efforts to assess the preparedness of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.
“We want to test some of the Assemblies by surprise. The President will visit and know what they have done so far,” she explained.
The Regional Minister said all key stakeholders have been mobilised for the exercise, with local authorities, chiefs, MPs and community members expected to participate in the clean-up campaign.
She added that she will personally supervise activities across several areas in Greater Accra, including the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Ayawaso, Okaikwei North, Ayawaso West, Tema, and La Nkwataman.
The national clean-up exercise, which has been branded “Green Heart” in Greater Accra, is expected to focus on clearing drains, removing waste from public spaces and waterways, and improving environmental sanitation ahead of the expected heavy rains.
The initiative has, however, faced criticism from some observers who argue that periodic clean-up exercises alone cannot solve Accra’s long-standing flooding challenges.
Responding to those concerns, Madam Ocloo said the exercise is not a standalone intervention but part of a broader sanitation agenda by government to restore environmental cleanliness and strengthen flood prevention efforts.
She said addressing the country’s sanitation challenges requires sustained investment and shared responsibility between government, local authorities and residents.
