The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has reaffirmed that Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, have been designated as mandatory National Clean-Up Days, with the exercise scheduled to run from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on both days.

Speaking at a press conference at the ministry, the minister said the nationwide exercise follows a directive issued by President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, July 6, 2026, to intensify sanitation efforts, particularly in communities affected by the recent floods.

According to Ahmed Ibrahim, the clean-up exercise forms part of activities to commemorate National Sanitation Day while preventing possible disease outbreaks in the aftermath of the devastating floods.
He announced that all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), the security services, government agencies, private institutions, waste management organizations and other stakeholders are expected to fully participate in the exercise.

The minister further directed that all shops located within flood-affected areas must remain closed between 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday to allow residents and businesses to take part in the clean-up.
He urged all Ghanaians to actively participate in what he described as an important national exercise aimed at restoring cleanliness and protecting public health.

Ahmed Ibrahim also called on all Regional Coordinating Councils to ensure that the necessary logistics and equipment are deployed to designated locations in good time to facilitate a successful clean-up operation across the country.

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has reaffirmed that Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, have been designated as mandatory National Clean-Up Days, with the exercise scheduled to run from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on both days.

Speaking at a press conference at the ministry, the minister said the nationwide exercise follows a directive issued by President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, July 6, 2026, to intensify sanitation efforts, particularly in communities affected by the recent floods.

According to Ahmed Ibrahim, the clean-up exercise forms part of activities to commemorate National Sanitation Day while preventing possible disease outbreaks in the aftermath of the devastating floods.
He announced that all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), the security services, government agencies, private institutions, waste management organizations and other stakeholders are expected to fully participate in the exercise.

The minister further directed that all shops located within flood-affected areas must remain closed between 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday to allow residents and businesses to take part in the clean-up.
He urged all Ghanaians to actively participate in what he described as an important national exercise aimed at restoring cleanliness and protecting public health.

Ahmed Ibrahim also called on all Regional Coordinating Councils to ensure that the necessary logistics and equipment are deployed to designated locations in good time to facilitate a successful clean-up operation across the country

The Creative Arts Agency (CAA) has called on stakeholders in Ghana’s creative and cultural industries to actively participate in the National General Cleaning Exercise scheduled for Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026.

In a statement issued on Thursday, July 9, and signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, Gideon Aryeequaye, the agency expressed its full support for the government’s declaration of the two days as National General Cleaning Days under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee.

The nationwide exercise, themed “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the Floods,” is aimed at mobilising citizens to restore the cleanliness of communities, protect the environment and reduce the impact of recent flooding.

The CAA urged musicians, actors, filmmakers, visual artists, fashion designers, writers, publishers, artisans, dancers, photographers, content creators, event organisers, creative entrepreneurs and all practitioners across the creative value chain to take part in the initiative.

According to the agency, creatives have a unique responsibility to inspire positive behavioural change and promote responsible citizenship through their influence in society.

“By participating wholeheartedly in this exercise, creatives will demonstrate that the industry remains committed not only to artistic excellence but also to nation-building, environmental sustainability and the collective well-being of all Ghanaians,” the statement said.

The agency noted that the recent floods have underscored the need for sustained environmental responsibility, stressing that clean surroundings, properly maintained drainage systems and responsible waste disposal are essential to protecting lives and property.

It further encouraged creative associations, guilds, unions, institutions, production houses and businesses across all 16 regions to mobilise their members and collaborate with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), traditional authorities, security agencies and community organisations during the two-day exercise.

The Creative Arts Agency reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government’s sanitation initiative and urged all creatives to respond with dedication, patriotism and a spirit of volunteerism to help restore and protect communities across the country