Denu: Residents in Denu in the Ketu South Municipality turned out in large numbers on Friday to tidy their communities as part of a two-day National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise announced by President John Dramani Mahama.
According to Ghana News Agency, Assembly Members across various electoral areas mobilised residents to clean streets, gutters, and other public spaces. At Denu-Tokor, the municipal capital, staff of the Ketu South Municipal Assembly, along with personnel from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and National Service persons, actively participated in the exercise.
Security agencies also joined the initiative, with Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Alfred Kudah leading a team of police personnel to desilt gutters and clear accumulated waste. ACP Kudah stated that the directive was timely, especially following recent heavy rains that caused flooding in parts of the municipality. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a clean environment to prevent disease outbreaks.
The exercise saw the participation of apprentices, who were released by their craft masters to take part in the activity. The GNA observed that many shops remained closed as traders joined the clean-up effort. Some residents who spoke to the GNA commended the initiative and expressed support for observing Friday and Saturday as National Sanitation Day. They noted that the exercise would help improve environmental cleanliness and promote public health if sustained.