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Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on Ghanaians to adopt responsible sanitation practices, warning that indiscriminate waste disposal is worsening flooding and exposing communities to avoidable risks.
The Vice President made the appeal while participating in a community clean-up exercise in Nungua as part of the ongoing National General Clean-up Exercise.
Speaking to journalists, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said many of the country’s environmental challenges stem from human actions rather than natural causes alone.
“We are here because something has gone wrong,” she said.
“A lot of it is something that you and I have caused. We know that nature will do its own thing, but sometimes we also contribute negatively to the outcomes.”
She noted that the indiscriminate dumping of refuse into drains obstructs the natural flow of water, increasing the likelihood of flooding that often affects innocent residents.
“There are times when even the person who suffers may not necessarily have been the one who caused the damage. When we throw garbage into our drains, maybe that is the reason why somebody’s house is finally flooded because we are blocking the water from taking its natural course,” she explained.
The Vice President said the nationwide clean-up exercise should remind citizens that preventing floods begins with personal responsibility and a commitment to proper sanitation practices.
“We all know the right things. We don’t need any sermon. We know. Let’s do the right things and protect each other and protect our country,” she urged.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also expressed appreciation to residents and volunteers who took part in the exercise, describing their participation as a strong demonstration of community spirit and collective responsibility.
“I want to thank you all for coming out to help because there’s a time we should all show love,” she said.
The National General Clean-up Exercise forms part of the government’s post-flood response following the devastating June 29 floods and is aimed at clearing choked drains, improving sanitation and reducing the risk of future flooding across affected communities.