The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has thrown his weight behind the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s (AMA) new sanitation reporting platform, urging residents to actively participate in efforts to keep the capital clean.
The initiative, dubbed “See Something, Say Something,” allows members of the public to submit photographs and videos of illegal dumping and other sanitation offences through a dedicated WhatsApp line — 0544 914 628.
Speaking at the commissioning of two new refuse compactor trucks procured by the AMA, Hon. Ibrahim encouraged residents to report incidents of refuse being dumped into drains, on roads, and at unauthorized locations. He said the hotline would enable the Assembly to respond swiftly and take enforcement action against offenders.
The Minister noted that the platform demonstrated the AMA’s commitment to combining public participation, enforcement, and improved waste‑collection capacity to tackle sanitation challenges. He commended Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey, assembly members, directors, and staff for prioritising waste‑management equipment despite financial and legal constraints.
“Sanitation remains one of the major challenges confronting Accra. Effective waste management requires collaboration between central government, local authorities, private waste‑management companies, and residents. Neither the public nor private sector can address the challenge alone,” he stressed.
Hon. Ibrahim explained that although several areas previously under the AMA have become separate municipalities, large volumes of waste generated there continue to be transported into the central business district, particularly around Makola. He assured the Assembly of the Ministry’s support in managing this wider burden.
Mayor Allotey expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for making funds available to implement sanitation and development programmes. He reaffirmed his commitment to action‑oriented leadership, pledging continued procurement of equipment and initiatives to make Accra cleaner, safer, and more orderly.
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