The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has dismissed claims that Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) were not provided with adequate logistics for the national clean-up exercise.
She said the government made the necessary arrangements by engaging all MMDCEs to identify their needs before the exercise, and the required equipment was subsequently provided.
Madam Ocloo made the remarks in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem while responding to concerns about the availability of trucks and other equipment to clear waste generated during the exercise.
“It is not true that we did not supply logistics. We asked all the MMDCEs to submit their list as part of a reconnaissance exercise, and they did. So, we provided all the equipment they needed to make the exercise successful,” she said.
She assured residents that all debris generated from the exercise would be collected, urging the public to remain patient as waste management teams continue working across communities.
“People should exercise patience. All the debris will be collected. It is not the case that trucks will be everywhere at the same time, but the trucks are moving around to collect the waste,” she added.
The Regional Minister explained that taskforces have been deployed across the region to monitor activities and ensure that waste is properly cleared.
“We have taskforces everywhere to make sure the debris are collected. Our priority is to make the exercise successful, and we have made arrangements,” she said.
She noted that several trucks have already been deployed to various locations, citing Krowor as an example.
“There are 10 trucks in Krowor carrying the rubbish, so we have enough trucks available across the region to carry the waste,” Madam Ocloo stated.
She described the response from residents as overwhelming, saying the volume of waste collected highlights the importance of the exercise.
“The tonnes of rubbish collected this morning, someone would think it is a dumpsite. The response has been overwhelming. People have really come out to participate,” she said.
The national clean-up exercise, branded “Green Heart” in the Greater Accra Region, is focused on clearing drains, removing waste from public spaces and waterways, and improving environmental sanitation ahead of the expected heavy rains.
The exercise has, however, faced criticism from some observers who argue that periodic clean-up campaigns alone cannot resolve Accra’s long-standing flooding challenges.
Responding to such concerns, Madam Ocloo said the exercise forms part of a broader sanitation strategy by government to restore environmental cleanliness and strengthen flood prevention efforts.
She stressed that addressing sanitation challenges requires sustained investment and a collective responsibility among government, local authorities, businesses, and residents.
“Sanitation is a shared responsibility. Government alone cannot do it; residents, businesses and communities all have a role to play in keeping our environment clean,” she added.
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