Nsawam Adoagyiri MP joins residents to oppose Agbogbloshie waste relocation to his constituency

Nsawam Adoagyiri's MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has joined local residents in Adipa to protest the relocation of waste from Accra's Agbogbloshie and Jamestown to their community's landfill site. The government has launched a 90-day operation to remove approximately one million tonnes of waste from these areas, transporting it to the Adipa landfill.

However, Annoh-Dompreh claims that key stakeholders in Adipa were not consulted before the operation commenced, expressing concern that the local assembly, as the area's local government authority, was not adequately involved.

Annoh-Dompreh highlighted that the situation was particularly concerning because Adipa was not the first community in the region to face such waste disposal arrangements, citing the example of Nsumia. He questioned why waste was being transported from Greater Accra to Eastern Region when, in his opinion, there were alternative landfill sites within Greater Accra.

He urged the government, specifically the Minister for Local Government, to engage directly with residents and other stakeholders, emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into the decision to select Adipa as the waste disposal destination.

Assembly Member for the Asiyaw Adipa Electoral Area, Emmanuel Asamoah, raised health and environmental concerns, stating that the influx of waste had led to an "influx of solid waste" in the community, causing unpleasant odors, pest problems, and a decline in the quality of life. He also expressed worries about the impact of runoff during rainfall on local groundwater and drainage systems, as well as the potential health risks associated with increased rodent and insect activity.

Asamoah urged for an immediate halt to waste transportation to Adipa and a comprehensive assessment of the health and environmental impacts of the operation on the community.