Keche Joshua calls for mandatory weekly clean-up exercises

Ghanaian musician Keche Joshua has called for mandatory weekly clean-up exercises across the country, saying the recent flooding exposed the poor sanitation habits of many Ghanaians.

In a video shared on his social media pages on July 10, 2026, the musician stated that he decided to inspect his community after participating in a clean-up exercise and was shocked by the amount of waste residents had removed from their homes and nearby drains.

According to him, the volume of rubbish collected highlighted the country's sanitation challenges and underscored the need for regular communal clean-up activities.

"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 also sympathised with individuals who lost loved ones and property during the recent floods, praying for strength and restoration for the affected families.

"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 observed that many drainage systems were heavily clogged with waste, contributing to the flooding experienced in several parts of the country.

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He further compared Ghana's sanitation culture with that of Rwanda, arguing that the difference lies more in citizens' attitudes toward cleanliness than in government efforts.

"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 President John Dramani Mahama for participating in post-flood clean-up activities, describing the President's involvement as commendable.

"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 shared.

He urged authorities to institutionalise community clean-up exercises every weekend and called on waste management companies to promptly collect the rubbish gathered by residents.

"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. Ghanaians are dirty people, and it's bad," he added.