Minister Linda Ocloo Expresses Disgust, Blames Traders for Waste Piles in Central Accra, Video
- Linda Ocloo expressed frustration over the uncollected garbage near the Accra Metropolitan Assembly headquarters
- She demanded that the trash be cleared within hours, warning that it could scare away potential investors
- Ghanaians online criticised both the government and citizens, stressing that mindset change is key to solving sanitation issues
Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, expressed disappointment and frustration after she came across alarming heaps of garbage near the offices of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).
Source: Facebook
The Minister, on Sunday, September 7, 2025, conducted an impromptu inspection of the city's Central Business District (CBD) and was left disappointed over the sight of piled-up waste, reportedly left unattended by traders.
The moment of her frustration was shared online, after which she proceeded to draw the attention of Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo to the matter.
Her outcry came after the government discontinued the contract between Zoomlion and the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) under the sanitation module.
Minister Ocloo calls for urgent clean-up
Ocloo was seen visibly dissatisfied with the state of sanitation on the street adjacent to the AMA headquarters.
The footage captured her dismay as she surveyed the massive accumulation of trash in various spots.
Source: Facebook
The garbage heap comprised plastic bags, food wrappers, and other debris spilt onto the roadside, emphasising the need for immediate intervention, she said:
"This is unacceptable. I'm calling on the mayor to ensure this rubbish is cleared within three hours."
She also expressed concern that, because of the uncontrolled waste management, there is a huge possibility that investors could back out of their commitments.
“Imagine an investor coming to see this; it doesn’t speak well of us,” she added.
Watch the trending video of Minister Ocloo's frustration below:
In a later update, the minister took to her Facebook post to commend the AMA for swiftly following her directives.
Ghanaians react to Minister Ocloo's clean-up order
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.
@nana_kwabina said:
"The last time I checked, the government claimed it could handle this without Zoomlion’s intervention, and just moments later. 😂😂😂"
@Is_me02 wrote:
"Once again, I’m gonna blame Zoomlion for not doing their jobs well."
@andrew692633 commented:
"Imagine an investor... It is not about investors, Honourable. It is about ourselves... You clean a place for your own healthy living, not for investors. The place is full of city security and police officers. They should try and stop things like this, too, not just cars."
@august_wealth said:
"We often criticise the government for the pollution and mess in our country, yet we contribute to that very filth ourselves. The issue lies in our mindset."
Frank Amoakohene observes National Sanitation Day
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, joined a group to observe National Sanitation Day in September.
National Sanitation Day is observed every first Saturday of the month, which is a voluntary clean-up exercise for all Ghanaian residents.
The minister's participation in the sanitation drive earned him a lot of praise online.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
