Former President Jerry
John Rawlings has asked Ghanaians to use the crucifixion and resurrection of
Christ this Easter to reflect on all the ways they can contribute to keeping
Ghana clean.
In a Facebook post, the former President said the perennial floods that the capital face can be avoided if Ghanaians stop building in waterways and indiscriminate dumping of refuse in gutters.
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“Many of us operate
above the law by constructing buildings and walls on waterways, blocking the
easy flow of water during rains. We feel above the law because we are able to
corrupt and manipulate city and town planning authorities or feel empowered by
our association with political authority.”
“We also repeatedly refuse to do the right thing by walking some distance to
dump refuse at officially designated dumps. Under the cover of darkness, we
dump bags of rubbish in gutters, drains and on the shoulders of our roads. We
cannot associate our habits with the sacrifice Christ endured for us if we fail
to sacrifice for our environment, for our own health and for our own safety.”
He further asked Ghanaians to develop the spirit of sacrifice, and instead of taking from the country all the time, they should learn to give back to the country.
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President Nana Akufo-Addo
in April 2017 promised to make Accra the
cleanest city in Africa by
the end of his first term.
The ambitious plan comes
in the face of worsening
sanitation problems in the capital.
More than a year after
the announcement, many have questioned the President’s vision since no
significant measure has been undertaken to rid the city of filth.
But, in October last
year, the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources said President Akufo-Addo’s
dream of making the national capital, Accra, the cleanest city in Africa by
2020 will be achieved.
The sector minister, Cecelia Abena Dapaah affirmed it saying; “It can, why not? The president is determined, and I am sure we are all determined. For instance, the Ministry would have to provide leadership, monitoring, evaluation and assessment in ensuring that everything is provided for the assembly and the contractors to work effectively.”
Source: citinewsroom.com