The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that the upcoming National Sanitation Day exercise will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, starting at 6:00 a.m. and continuing until all scheduled tasks are completed.
In a statement released on March 5, the initiative, titled “Ghana@69 Clean-up,” is part of the Assembly’s ongoing mission to enhance environmental cleanliness and uphold public health standards across the capital.
The AMA indicated that this exercise will focus on intensive cleaning activities in several key areas throughout the metropolis. Locations designated for this initiative include Agbogbloshie, the Central Business District, Tuesday Market, Chemu Naa, Kaneshie, and Kwame Nkrumah Circle.
The statement emphasized that the “Ghana@69 Clean-up” will involve comprehensive sanitation measures aimed at fostering a healthier urban environment. Activities planned for this clean-up day include desilting and clearing drains, sweeping streets and alleyways, removing unauthorized posters and banners, as well as general clean-up efforts in markets, lorry parks, and other public spaces. This initiative also seeks to prevent flooding by ensuring that drainage systems remain unobstructed.
The Assembly encourages residents, market leaders, transportation unions, community organizations, and institutions to engage in similar sanitation activities within their neighborhoods to back this city-wide initiative.
To facilitate the operation, the AMA will be deploying Public Health Officers, commonly known as “Sama-Sama,” along with members of the Sanitation Taskforce, sweepers, and janitors to all sub-metropolitan areas. These personnel will be outfitted with the necessary logistics and equipment for tasks such as desilting, refuse collection, and the safe disposal of waste at approved sites.
The AMA has underscored that failure to comply with sanitation regulations or reluctance to participate in communal activities will be considered an offense under existing laws. Penalties may include fines of up to 100 penalty units and imprisonment ranging from 30 days to six months, with repeat offenders facing additional daily penalties.
Reiterating its broader development goals, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly affirmed its commitment to collaborating with residents and various stakeholders to realize its ambition of transforming the city into a smart and sustainable urban environment.
The statement concluded with a commitment to ongoing collaboration and effort towards achieving a cleaner, more sustainable Accra.
