Mahama points to viral Tema New Town footage in renewed sanitation appeal
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to adopt more responsible sanitation habits, citing a widely shared video from Tema New Town that highlighted concerns about waste management and public hygiene.
The President referenced footage recorded by environmental advocacy group Buz Stop Boys, which showed fish being processed for sale in an area surrounded by large amounts of refuse. The video sparked widespread discussion online, with many expressing concern about food safety and environmental conditions in the community.
Addressing congregants during the Men’s Ministry Day celebration at the Ringway Gospel Centre Assemblies of God Church on Sunday, Mr Mahama said the scenes captured in the video reflected a broader challenge that requires collective action from both government and citizens.
He stressed that maintaining clean communities should not be left solely to public authorities, arguing that individual behaviour plays a crucial role in tackling sanitation problems across the country.
The President noted that poor waste disposal practices continue to undermine efforts to improve environmental conditions, particularly in urban areas where drainage systems are often clogged with discarded plastics and other refuse.
According to him, the recurrence of flooding in many communities is partly linked to the habit of dumping waste into gutters and waterways, which obstructs the free flow of water during heavy rains.
Mr Mahama urged citizens to see environmental cleanliness as a shared responsibility, emphasising that lasting improvements would depend on changes in everyday attitudes and actions.
Drawing from Christian teachings, he encouraged Ghanaians to translate their beliefs into practical efforts that benefit society, including protecting the environment and promoting public health.
The President’s remarks come amid growing national conversations about sanitation, flooding and waste management, issues that have increasingly attracted attention following recent heavy rains and the activities of volunteer groups advocating cleaner communities.
He maintained that meaningful progress in sanitation would require sustained public cooperation, responsible waste disposal and a collective commitment to keeping neighbourhoods clean and safe.
Source: myjoyonline.com
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