Mahama urges Ghanaians to join final day of nationwide clean-up after floods

President John Dramani Mahama has appealed to Ghanaians to participate in the second and final day of the National General Cleaning exercise, saying sustained public involvement is key to improving sanitation and preventing future flooding.

In a Facebook post on Friday, Mr Mahama thanked residents, security agencies, government officials, traditional leaders and volunteers who took part in the first day of the nationwide exercise, describing the response as encouraging.

"The success of this campaign depends on all of us," the president said, urging citizens to turn out in large numbers to help clear drains and improve environmental sanitation.

The clean-up campaign forms part of the government's response to the devastating June 29 floods, which killed several people, displaced thousands and caused widespread destruction to homes, businesses and public infrastructure across seven regions.

The first day of the exercise saw the participation of Vice-President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, cabinet ministers, regional ministers from the affected areas, personnel from the Ghana Armed Forces and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), corporate organisations, traditional authorities led by the Ga Mantse, and hundreds of volunteers.

Mr Mahama joined residents at Tse Addo in the Greater Accra Region, where he helped desilt blocked drains aimed at improving drainage systems and reducing the risk of future flooding.

After the exercise, the president donated relief supplies to the Mamobi General Hospital and the 37 Military Hospital to support infection prevention and sanitation efforts following the floods.

The items, donated by private Ghanaian companies, included diapers, liquid detergents, washing powder, antiseptics, disinfectants, bleach and other hygiene supplies intended to help hospitals and flood-affected communities maintain safe and sanitary conditions.

The two-day National General Cleaning exercise is being coordinated by the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee as part of a broader government effort to improve sanitation, strengthen flood resilience and support communities recovering from one of Ghana's worst flooding disasters in recent years.