AMA announces citywide clean-up non-compliance will attract sanctions

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) is rolling out its April 2026 clean-up exercise across key parts of the city, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, starting at 6:00 a.m. and continuing until the work is done. This move is part of the Assembly’s ongoing push to keep the city clean, protect public health, and get everyone to take responsibility for their surroundings. According to a statement issued on Friday, April 17, the exercise will take place in areas like Agbogbloshie, the Central Business District (CBD), Guggisberg Avenue, Tuesday Market, Chorkor, Kaneshie, and the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, along with nearby communities. Planned activities include sweeping streets, clearing gutters and road curbs, removing unauthorized banners, and cleaning up public spaces. The AMA made it clear that this isn’t just a routine exercise—there will be strict enforcement. Residents, traders, transport operators, and shop owners in the affected areas are expected to show up and participate or risk sanctions and possible prosecution for sanitation offences. Assembly Members will lead the exercise in their electoral areas to keep things organized and ensure strong community involvement. The Assembly is calling on everyone to step up, show up, and help keep Accra clean—not just for today, but consistently. It stressed that proper waste disposal is key to preventing disease, protecting public spaces, and maintaining the image of the capital. In short, AMA wants everyone involved. Clean city, shared responsibility.