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Sanitation Exercise
Mayor Arthur and Regional Minister Lead Massive City-Wide Clean-Up in Cape Coast
On Saturday, 27th September 2025, the Mayor of Cape Coast, Hon. George Justice Arthur, together with the Central Regional Minister, Hon. Ekow Panyin Okyere Edumoah, joined hundreds of residents for the monthly Metro-Wide Clean-Up Exercise across the Cape Coast Metropolis.
The exercise kicked off at the Central Business District (Kotokoraba), where the Mayor, the Regional Minister, market women, and transport operators rolled up their sleeves to clean their surroundings and restore the area’s sanitation. From Kotokoraba, the team moved to the Brofoyedur Electoral Area, actively participating in clearing refuse and sensitizing residents on the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Later in the day, the delegation proceeded to Abura in the Cape Coast North Constituency, joining traders, transport operators, and residents in cleaning their surroundings. The day’s activities concluded at Amanful, where the Mayor’s team worked alongside the Assembly Woman and local residents to tidy up the sea defence area — reinforcing the need to protect both the environment and the city’s coastal infrastructure.
In a heartwarming development, the Regional Minister led the Mayor and his team to the Central Regional Coordinating Council, where he presented a GH¢20,000 cash donation on behalf of the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. The donation, warmly received by the Mayor, will support the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly in acquiring tools and equipment to enhance future clean-up exercises.
The Regional Minister also urged the Mayor to undertake a major decongestion exercise around the market areas to promote free vehicular movement, reduce congestion, and create a more organized cityscape.
This month’s clean-up was not only a testament to strong civic leadership and community participation but also a clear reminder that through collective responsibility and sustained effort, Cape Coast can become a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable city.
The exercise kicked off at the Central Business District (Kotokoraba), where the Mayor, the Regional Minister, market women, and transport operators rolled up their sleeves to clean their surroundings and restore the area’s sanitation. From Kotokoraba, the team moved to the Brofoyedur Electoral Area, actively participating in clearing refuse and sensitizing residents on the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Later in the day, the delegation proceeded to Abura in the Cape Coast North Constituency, joining traders, transport operators, and residents in cleaning their surroundings. The day’s activities concluded at Amanful, where the Mayor’s team worked alongside the Assembly Woman and local residents to tidy up the sea defence area — reinforcing the need to protect both the environment and the city’s coastal infrastructure.
In a heartwarming development, the Regional Minister led the Mayor and his team to the Central Regional Coordinating Council, where he presented a GH¢20,000 cash donation on behalf of the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. The donation, warmly received by the Mayor, will support the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly in acquiring tools and equipment to enhance future clean-up exercises.
The Regional Minister also urged the Mayor to undertake a major decongestion exercise around the market areas to promote free vehicular movement, reduce congestion, and create a more organized cityscape.
This month’s clean-up was not only a testament to strong civic leadership and community participation but also a clear reminder that through collective responsibility and sustained effort, Cape Coast can become a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable city.