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Ghanaian musician Keche Joshua has called for the introduction of mandatory weekly clean-up exercises across the country, arguing that the recent floods exposed serious sanitation challenges and poor waste disposal practices among some Ghanaians.
In a video shared on his social media platforms on July 10, 2026, the musician said he decided to inspect his community after participating in a clean-up exercise and was shocked by the amount of waste collected from homes and drainage systems.
According to him, the volume of rubbish removed during the exercise highlighted the urgent need for consistent communal sanitation activities rather than occasional clean-up campaigns after disasters.
“We are done with the clean-up exercise in my area. I decided to drive around town and see what’s going on since we’ve all advocated for this. I’ve realised that the filth Ghanaians pulled out is high-grade. The kind of rubbish some people were bringing out of their rooms is too much, not to talk of the gutters,” he said.
Keche Joshua expressed sympathy for families who lost loved ones and property during the recent flooding, offering prayers for strength and recovery.
“I’m sorry for those who lost their lives and properties. May God restore everything you lost. Wherever the rain came from, I thank God for the heavy rain that day. It has opened our eyes for all of us to see that we are so dirty,” he stated.
The musician noted that many drainage channels had been blocked with refuse, contributing to the flooding recorded in parts of the country.
He also compared Ghana’s sanitation situation with that of Rwanda, suggesting that the difference is largely linked to citizens’ attitudes and discipline towards maintaining clean environments.
“Rwanda is not cleaner than us, but you will not find anyone pasting their chewed gum on a tree or wall,” he remarked.
Keche Joshua also praised John Dramani Mahama for joining residents and officials during post-flood clean-up activities, describing the President’s involvement as a positive example of leadership.
“I don’t do politics, but I love President Mahama. The way he was helping them clear rubbish from the gutters is so nice to watch,” he said.
The musician urged government authorities to make community sanitation exercises a regular national practice and called on waste management companies to ensure prompt collection of waste gathered during clean-up activities.
“This clean-up exercise must be compulsory for us to be doing every weekend. The rubbish they’ve cleared is still around the gutters, so Zoomlion trucks can go around town and take them away. We should make this our habit so that this country will be neat,” he added.
Keche Joshua’s comments come amid renewed national discussions on sanitation, drainage management and environmental responsibility following the devastating floods that affected several communities.
