In a powerful display of community spirit and governmental partnership, the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) orchestrated a massive clean-up exercise on Saturday, 1st November 2025, as part of the nationwide observance of National Sanitation Day. The event saw an unprecedented gathering of high-profile leaders joining hands with residents to promote environmental cleanliness, public health, and community ownership of local sanitation initiatives.
The exercise was significantly bolstered by the presence of key dignitaries, including the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, and the Member of Parliament for La Dade-Kotopon and Deputy Minister, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah. They were joined by the Council of State Member for the Greater Accra Region and His Majesty Nii Odaifio Welentsi III, Paramount Chief of the Nungua Traditional Area and President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs. Their active participation underscored a unified commitment from all tiers of leadership to a cleaner, healthier municipality.
Upon their arrival at the T-Junction, the dignitaries were formally received by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Alfredos Nii Anyetei, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. Siegfried Addo, alongside Assembly Members, Heads of Departments, and enthusiastic community leaders and residents.
A Sweep of Activity Across Key Communities
The clean-up brigade deployed to multiple zones across the municipality, including:
- La Market Complex
- Olympia and Apaapa
- Wireless and Kojo Sardine
- Tse Addo and 37 Station
- Koliko, Nativity Area, and T-Junction
- Lante George, Lakpanaa, and Abafum
- Havana, Tooyelikoo, Palm Wine, and Mante
Volunteers and officials engaged in intensive desilting of drains, sweeping of streets, clearing of refuse dumps, weeding, and targeted plastic waste collection.
Leadership Calls for Sustained Collective Effort
In his address, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim reiterated the government’s dedication to strengthening local governance and sanitation management through robust collaboration with Assemblies. He made a direct appeal to residents, stating, “Government efforts must be complemented by positive sanitation practices in our homes and workplaces every day.” He particularly commended LaDMA for its steadfast dedication to improving sanitation standards.
Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah echoed this sentiment, praising the Assembly’s consistent efforts and urging every citizen to embrace collective responsibility for their environment.
Adding the crucial voice of traditional authority, His Majesty Nii Odaifio Welentsi III emphasized the leadership role of chiefs in championing community sanitation and pledged his full support for collaborative clean-up initiatives across the region.
A Reaffirmed Commitment from Local Leadership
The Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Alfredos Nii Anyetei, expressed profound gratitude to the Minister and all dignitaries for their symbolic and active participation. He reaffirmed the Assembly’s resolve to sustain regular clean-up campaigns and called on residents to support LaDMA’s sanitation by-laws. “A clean environment is our first line of defense against disease. Let us maintain this momentum,” he urged.
The event was marked by the vibrant participation of youth groups, market women, traders, community-based organizations, and residents from all walks of life, working in unison to beautify their communities.
The successful exercise stands as a strong symbol of the potent partnership between national government, local assembly, traditional leadership, and the citizenry in advancing Ghana’s sanitation agenda. LaDMA continues to encourage all residents to actively support ongoing environmental health campaigns for a cleaner, healthier La Dade-Kotopon.