On Friday, September 18, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama commissioned the National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise at the Agbogbloshie landfill, pledging to remove approximately one million tonnes of waste over the next 90 days. The operation will relocate the debris to the Adepa Waste Centre in Nsawam, a move aimed at tackling long‑standing environmental and sanitation challenges in the area.
Mahama stressed that the success of the exercise would hinge not only on the removal of the waste but also on measures to prevent the site from becoming a dumping ground again. He instructed the Minister for Local Government to ensure the site remains free from further dumping after the evacuation.
The president also announced that the Ghana Armed Forces would support efforts to protect the site post‑evacuation, aiming to deter illegal dumping and secure the area for the future. He called for cooperation among government institutions, local authorities, security agencies and residents to sustain the intervention’s long‑term impact.
Agbogbloshie has long been a focal point for waste accumulation, making its clearance a major undertaking for authorities. The National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise seeks to address major waste management challenges and improve sanitation across the country.
As the operation unfolds, observers will watch whether the coordinated effort between civilian and military forces can achieve a lasting transformation of the site and set a precedent for waste management nationwide.
