Editorial: National Clean-Up Exercise Must Become A Permanent Feature
President John Dramani Mahama declared a nationwide clean-up exercise following recent floods. The exercise was observed by The Chronicle last Friday and Saturday in several parts of Accra. Public participation was noted, with residents, assembly officials, traditional leaders, security personnel, market women, youth groups, and volunteers clearing drains, removing refuse, and cleaning public spaces. The results included transformed streets, desilted choked drains, and the disappearance of refuse heaps.
The Chronicle believes the exercise should not be a one-time response to flooding but a foundation for a permanent national sanitation culture. They strongly believe the National General Cleaning Day should be institutionalized and observed on the last Saturday of every month. Older Ghanaians remember communal labor as an important feature of national life, where communities voluntarily cleaned their surroundings, cleared drains, weeded public spaces, and maintained roads. This culture has gradually faded, with many believing sanitation is solely the responsibility of government or private waste contractors. President Mahama's directive was also noted as encouraging.
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President John Dramani Mahama's nationwide clean-up exercise, initiated after recent floods, saw impressive public participation across Accra. The
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