In an engagement with the media on the sidelines of the National World Environment Day celebration on Wednesday, Mayor Allotey emphasised that the President’s message was particularly urgent for Accra, where plastic waste and indiscriminate dumping remain serious threats to urban sanitation and flood control.

“The President’s message is more than a national appeal; it is a direct call to action for Accra. We cannot achieve a clean and green Ghana without first cleaning up our capital.

The habit of discarding sachet plastics and food wrappers on the streets must stop. Every resident must personally commit to ending littering,” he stated.

The Mayor announced that the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) would soon establish a sanitation court and step up enforcement of environmental bylaws.

He also outlined plans to expand waste sorting initiatives and climate education programs, particularly in markets and schools.

“But the AMA cannot do it alone. Real change starts with citizens taking responsibility for their surroundings. Use the dustbins, stop dumping refuse into drains, and reject single-use plastics,” he appealed.

Mayor Allotey endorsed the President’s key proposals, including regional tree-planting festivals, a nationwide cleanup campaign, and the annual Green Innovation Expo.

“Accra is fully behind these initiatives. We especially welcome the partnership to plant 30 million trees. Greening our city is vital for improving air quality, reducing flood risks, and strengthening our urban resilience,” he added.

He concluded by calling on households, schools, transport operators, and traders to align with the national vision and lead by example, demonstrating that a clean Accra is not just a dream, but a collective responsibility.