Post-Flood Mitigation Committee — government body coordinating national response to June 2026 floods through drain clearing, waterway obstruction removal, and sanitation initiatives across seven affected regions.
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Joy Online
… : Cleaning Ghana after the Floods.” READ ALSO: Friday is not a holiday: What you need to know about the June 10-11 national cleaning days The exercise, announced by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu on July 6, is being coordinated by the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee …
Over 500 police deployed for National General Cleaning exercise in Greater AccraJoy Online
… The two-day national clean-up exercise forms part of measures adopted by the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee following the recent floods that affected parts of the country and caused widespread destruction.
Greater Accra set for clean-up exercise as gov’t rolls out flood mitigation planJoy Online
… The exercise is being coordinated by the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee under the theme “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the Floods.” Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced the exercise in a statement issued on July 6, 2026. …
Friday is not a holiday: What you need to know about the June 10-11 national cleaning daysJoy Online
… The exercise, under the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, aims to mobilise citizens to clean their communities and reduce future flood risks. …
MPs should join upcoming national general cleaning exercise — John Oti BlessThe Ghanaian Times
The Government, under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, has declared Friday, July 10, 2026, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in the seven regions affected by the recent floods. …
President declares two days of general cleaningThe Chronicle
… The directive, announced in a statement issued by the Presidency under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, forms part of government’s efforts to mitigate the impact of flooding and improve environmental sanitation ahead of the expected heavy rains. …
Mahama Declares Two-Day National Cleanup in Flood-Hit RegionsJoy Online
… The exercise, being organised under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, is aimed at mobilising citizens to clean their communities and reduce the risk of further flooding. …
Mahama declares July 10–11 National General Cleaning Days in flood-affected regionsJoy Online
… Presenting the assessment on Friday, July 3, GARID Project Coordinator and member of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, Kojo Ohene Safo, explained that the exercise analysed changes in development between 2022 and 2026 using geospatial data and field assessments. …
16% of Accra’s drainage buffer zones lost to encroachment — GARIDJoy Online
… He said the five sub-committees are the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee (formerly the Anti-Flood Task Force), the Early Warning Committee, the Sanitation and Health Committee, the Relief and Donations Committee, and the Emergency Communications Committee. …
Photo Story: Brigadier General Okae-Yeboah updates nation on flood response operationsJoy Online
… These include the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee and the Sanitation and Health Committee, among others, which are overseeing different aspects of the recovery process. …
Structures blocking waterways will be removed as flood recovery continues – GAFThe Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has warned that any MMDCE found to have approved construction on waterways or unauthorised locations will be dismissed, as investigations into permits for buildings on waterways intensify to hold officials accountable for developments contributing to flooding.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has warned that any MMDCE found to have approved construction on waterways or unauthorised locations will be dismissed, as investigations into permits for buildings on waterways intensify to hold officials accountable for developments contributing to flooding.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama joined the National General Cleaning Exercise across the Accra Metropolis, participating in drain desilting and waste clearing as part of the government's post-flood response and commitment to environmental sanitation. The nationwide initiative, declared for July 10–11, 2026 in seven flood-affected regions, calls on all government officials and citizens to lead and participate in clean-up activities in their communities.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo has warned that any MMDCE found to have authorised construction on waterways will be removed from office, following President Mahama's directive to sanction officials who approve such developments in unauthorised areas that contribute to flooding.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang joined the National Two-Day Clean-Up Exercise in Nungua and called on Ghanaians to collectively maintain environmental cleanliness, warning that improper waste disposal and drain-clogging habits cause problems for entire communities, including those who did not contribute to the damage.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Police Service has called on the public to join officers in communities nationwide for a two-day national cleaning exercise, organised by the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee to reduce flooding risk and improve sanitation in towns and cities.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has declared July 10 and 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days to address the impact of recent floods. Public officials are expected to participate in clean-up exercises in affected communities across seven regions, with markets and shops to close to enable desilting of drains and disinfection of flood-affected areas.
10 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A two-day National General Cleaning exercise is being launched in seven regions, with residents, security agencies and MMDAs working to desilt drains, clear refuse and sweep public spaces as part of Government's response to the June 29 floods that affected Accra and other parts of the country.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Christian Council of Ghana has endorsed President Mahama's declaration of National General Cleaning Days on July 10 and 11, 2026, describing the initiative as a timely response to promote environmental responsibility and public health following recent floods.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Local Government has directed all markets, shops and commercial centres in Greater Accra to close during a two-day National General Cleaning Exercise on July 10–11, warning of legal consequences for non-compliance. The nationwide exercise, ordered by President Mahama following devastating June floods, aims to restore sanitation, clear drains and reduce disease outbreak risks.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama and Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang will participate in a national clean-up exercise scheduled for July 10–11, 2026, aimed at improving sanitation and reducing flooding risk. The exercise follows recommendations by the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee and will involve MPs, MMDCEs, traditional leaders, and residents.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 500 police officers from the Accra Regional Police Command have been deployed across Greater Accra to provide security and participate in a two-day National General Cleaning exercise ordered by President Mahama following recent floods, scheduled for July 10–11.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Region is conducting a major clean-up exercise on Friday as part of a government post-flood mitigation plan. The "Green Heart" campaign aims to clear drains and public waterways in communities affected by recent flooding, with similar national cleaning days declared for seven flood-affected regions on July 10–11, 2026.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama ordered a two-day nationwide clean-up exercise on July 10–11 following floods that claimed at least 12 lives and affected about 38,800 people across seven regions. Although markets and shops will close and all workers are expected to participate, Friday is not a public holiday; the Minister of Local Government warned that traders who open during the exercise would face consequences.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Sanitation Committee chair John Oti Bless has urged MPs to participate in Ghana's National General Cleaning Days on July 10–11, 2026, in seven flood-affected regions, saying MPs should demonstrate leadership in improving sanitation in their constituencies. President Mahama declared the dates and directed all appointees, including ministers and MMDCEs, to join clean-up activities as part of post-flood mitigation efforts.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government has declared Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in seven flood-affected regions under the theme "Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the floods." Government appointees, including Ministers and Members of Parliament, are directed to lead cleanup efforts alongside their communities, with security agencies and assemblies starting July 10 and the general public joining on July 11.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama has declared July 10–11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days in seven flood-hit regions, directing government officials to lead cleanup activities aimed at clearing blocked drains and reducing flood risks ahead of expected heavy rains.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama has declared July 10 and 11 as National General Cleaning Days in seven flood-affected regions, with government appointees and citizens mobilized to clean communities and reduce flooding risk through drain desilting and related activities.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A GARID Project assessment found that approximately 16 per cent of the mandatory 25-metre drainage buffer zones along major drainage channels across 16 Greater Accra MMDAs have been encroached upon by unauthorised developments. The study examined changes between 2022 and 2026 using geospatial data and field assessments, and found that the number of structures erected within protected drainage corridors continues to rise despite existing planning regulations.
4 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Following devastating floods on June 28–29, 2026, the Ghana Armed Forces will deploy personnel, engineers, and specialized equipment to clear major drains, rivers, and waterways of debris and obstructions. The Government of Ghana has also established five specialized sub-committees—including Post-Flood Mitigation, Early Warning, Sanitation and Health, Relief and Donations, and Emergency Communications—to coordinate national recovery and strengthen preparedness.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armed Forces says flood recovery from June 28–29 is a sustained process requiring detailed planning and phased intervention. As part of ongoing clearance works, structures obstructing waterways will be removed where necessary, with efforts coordinated through specialised sub-committees under a national post-flood mitigation task force.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has set up five specialised sub-committees to coordinate national response to flooding that affected Greater Accra and other regions on June 28 and 29, 2026. The committees—Post-Flood Mitigation, Early Warning, Sanitation and Health, Relief and Donations, and Emergency Communications—aim to ensure effective coordination among government institutions, security agencies, and local assemblies.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →