{
  "id": 14948781,
  "title": "AMA evacuates refuse along Graphic Road, warns against indiscriminate dumping",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ama-evacuates-refuse-along-graphic-road-warns-against-indiscriminate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T11:53:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ama-evacuates-refuse-along-graphic-road-warns-against-indiscriminate-dumping/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has undertaken an evacuation of illegally dumped refuse along Graphic Road, aiming to enhance the city's sanitation and foster a clean, healthy environment. Unidentified individuals had deposited the waste in sacks along the roadside, resulting in a polluted landscape and potential health hazards for locals, pedestrians, and drivers. The evacuation, overseen by Metropolitan Coordinating Director, Mr Douglas N.K. Annoful, also entailed the dismantling of a structure erected by a mentally handicapped woman on the pavement's edge, as part of the Assembly's persistent sanitation initiatives.\n\nDuring the inspection, Mr Annoful was joined by Director of Waste Management, Engineer Prosper Kotoka, and Director of Finance, Mr Abeeku Amissah. They assessed the affected area and directed the removal of the discarded waste, aiming to restore the region's cleanliness and improve the overall environment.\n\nHead of Public Affairs, Mr Gilbert Nii Ankrah, cautioned the media about the indiscriminate disposal of waste. He emphasized that such practices hampered the Assembly's waste management operations, adding to the strain on public resources that could otherwise benefit other essential services. Mr Ankrah appealed to the public to aid the Assembly's sanitation efforts by reporting any instances of illegal dumping along streets, roadsides, drains, or other public areas via the Assembly’s 'See Something, Say Something' WhatsApp reporting channel (0544 914 628). He emphasized the importance of prompt reports, including the location of illegal dumping and any available evidence, to facilitate investigations.\n\nAnkrah highlighted the significance of public involvement in the success of the Assembly's 24-hour waste collection operations and the broader efforts to tackle sanitation issues across Accra. He reiterated the Assembly's commitment to expanding waste collection services, particularly through its ongoing 24-hour waste collection exercise, which aims to carry out timely refuse evacuation and prevent waste accumulation at unauthorized dumping sites. He assured that the Assembly would continue to bolster public education, monitoring, and enforcement activities to deter indiscriminate waste disposal and promote adherence to sanitation by-laws. He reaffirmed the AMA's dedication to maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy Accra, urging residents, traders, businesses, and other stakeholders to cooperate and embrace responsible waste disposal practices.",
  "summary": "The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has evacuated heaps of refuse illegally dumped along Graphic Road to improve sanitation and maintain a clean and healthy environment across the metropolis. The refuse, which had been collected into sacks and abandoned along the roadside by unidentified persons, had accumulated at the location, creating an unsightly environment and posing […]",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "AMA evacuates refuse along Graphic Road, warns against indiscriminate dumping",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ama-evacuates-refuse-along-graphic-road-warns-against-indiscriminate-14960047",
        "published": "2026-10-16T13:05:54.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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