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Government Declares July 10 & 11 National Clean-Up Days

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The Government of Ghana has declared Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in the seven regions affected by the recent floods.

The announcement, made through a statement from the Presidency Communications Office on Monday, forms part of government’s post-flood recovery measures under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee.

The two-day exercise, themed “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the Floods,” is intended to mobilise citizens to clean their communities, protect the environment and reduce the risk of future flooding.

According to the statement, all government appointees, including Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), Chief Executive Officers and Heads of Public Institutions, have been directed to lead clean-up activities in their respective communities.

On Friday, July 10, personnel from the security agencies, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), and waste management companies will begin the exercise. The operation will be expanded on Saturday, July 11, when members of the public are expected to join the nationwide clean-up.

Priority areas include the desilting of choked drains to improve water flow, the clearing of sand, weeds and debris from roads and highways, and the cleaning of public spaces such as markets, lorry parks, recreational parks and communal waste collection points.

President John Mahama has also directed all MMDAs to collaborate with waste management companies to provide logistics, including waste trucks, gloves, shovels and other cleaning tools. Assemblies have further been instructed to ensure that all silt and refuse collected are evacuated immediately to prevent them from washing back into drains.

Describing the initiative as a “critical nationwide exercise,” the Presidency said the campaign is both an emergency response to the recent floods and a long-term call for environmental responsibility.

The statement urged all Ghanaians to actively participate, stressing that community discipline, collective action and proper sanitation remain essential in preventing future flood disasters.

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Prez Mahama Calls For Moral Renewal For “The Ghana We Want”

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President John Dramani Mahama has called on all Ghanaians to undergo a renewal of mind and heart and to embrace positive moral values as a foundation for national transformation towards the achievement of “The Ghana We Want.”

He made the call when addressing the second edition of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra.

The President noted that throughout Ghana’s history, the nation has instinctively turned to God in moments of difficulty and reflection, describing the gathering as one of the defining moments in the country’s spiritual and national life.

He referenced the impact of recent floods, including the loss of lives and destruction of property, urging citizens not only to reflect on such tragedies but also to remain grateful to God in all circumstances. According to him, lasting national transformation cannot be achieved through policy alone, stressing that while laws may regulate behaviour, they cannot regulate values such as honesty, integrity, and moral discipline.

President Mahama further emphasised the role of citizens in shaping national development, stating that the Ghana the nation aspires to can only be realised through the collective resolve of its people. He attributed Ghana’s economic progress in part to God’s grace and acknowledged the contributions of successive governments and citizens in building the country’s current status.

He urged Ghanaians to consolidate the gains made so far and ensure that development benefits all citizens. Quoting biblical reference from James 2:17, he encouraged the blending of faith with action, calling on citizens to demonstrate commitment through their works.

The President also highlighted the importance of unity in diversity, insisting that beyond all differences, “we are first and foremost Ghanaians.” He made a broad appeal to all segments of society—including religious leaders, traditional authorities, the judiciary, security services, business community, farmers, artisans, and workers—to play their respective roles in national renewal.

He concluded with a call for collective responsibility, urging citizens to commit themselves to good values in every space they occupy, so that history will record that when Ghana was called to reset, its people responded decisively to build the nation they desire.

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