The government has declared Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National Cleaning Days to support recovery efforts in communities affected by recent flooding across the country.
The exercise forms part of a nationwide campaign to clear drains, remove debris, collect waste, and restore public spaces damaged by heavy rains that caused widespread flooding in several areas.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency Communications on Monday, July 6, 2026, and signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the initiative is intended to reduce the risk of further flooding, improve sanitation, and help restore normalcy in affected communities.
Residents, businesses, local authorities, civil society organisations, and community groups have been urged to participate in the two-day exercise actively.
The statement said the two-day exercise, on the theme, “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the Floods,” is intended to mobilise residents to clean their communities and help prevent flooding. It urged all citizens to participate in the exercise.
It said blocked drains, indiscriminate waste disposal, and poor sanitation continue to contribute significantly to flooding during the rainy season. The nationwide clean-up is therefore expected to focus on desilting gutters, clearing refuse from waterways, and removing obstacles that impede the free flow of rainwater.
The government has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), including Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers, Members of Parliament, Metropolitan, and heads of public institutions, to leave their offices to coordinate the exercise within their jurisdictions and ensure that waste collected during the clean-up is promptly transported to designated disposal sites.
Security agencies, emergency responders, and sanitation personnel are also expected to support the exercise by maintaining order, providing logistical assistance, and ensuring the safety of volunteers participating in the clean-up on Friday, July 10.
The declaration follows days of heavy rainfall that left several communities submerged, displaced residents, damaged homes and businesses, and disrupted transportation in some parts of the country. Emergency teams have since been assessing the extent of the damage while assisting affected households.
The statement said the exercise would include desilting choked drains to improve the free flow of water ahead of the rains, sweeping and clearing sand, weeds and debris from major roads and highways, and cleaning public places such as markets, lorry parks, recreational parks and communal waste collection points.
Residents living in flood-prone communities have also been advised to remain vigilant during the rainy season, pay attention to weather advisories, and report blocked drains or flooding incidents to the appropriate authorities.
The government expressed optimism that the National Cleaning Days will not only help restore affected communities but also promote a culture of environmental cleanliness and collective responsibility. It called on all Ghanaians to participate fully in the exercise to help build safer and more resilient communities against future flooding.
“Let us rise together and show that the Ghanaian spirit of community, discipline, and unity is alive and well. Protect your home, protect your neighbour, and let us clean our beloved homeland,” the statement said under the slogan, “Clean Ghana, Save Lives.”
