The Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called for an explanation from the government regarding the transportation of waste from Agbogbloshi, a suburb of Accra, to the Adipa area of the municipality. This decision has sparked concerns among residents of the Yaw-Adipa/Asiyaw Electoral Area over the increasing volume of waste being brought into the community.
Addressing the media at a news conference in the area, Mr. Annoh-Dompreh questioned the rationale behind the decision to use the community as a destination for waste generated in the national capital. He stated that the Minister responsible for Local Government should have engaged the chiefs, residents, the municipal assembly, assembly members, and other stakeholders before the exercise began.
The MP had earlier, on September 24, 2026, called for the suspension of the waste evacuation exercise pending consultations with affected communities. He mentioned that residents had complained about foul odours and flies and raised concerns about possible water pollution resulting from the dumping activities.
Mr. Annoh-Dompreh emphasized that the controversy should be considered within the broader context of Ghana’s commitments to sustainable waste management, citing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11, which promotes sustainable cities and communities. He questioned whether the current approach to waste evacuation was consistent with those commitments.
The Assembly Member for the Yaw-Adipa Electoral Area, Emmanuel Asamoah, also addressed the news conference, stating that the community had received waste for some time, but the recent influx from Accra had placed additional pressure on the area. He alleged that residents were being exposed to large quantities of uncovered waste, unpleasant odours, rodents, flies, and other environmental concerns.
Residents, through their representatives, are demanding the immediate suspension of dumping activities at the site and an independent environmental and health impact assessment. They are also calling for a comprehensive clean-up and decontamination exercise in affected areas, the installation of permanent security barriers and surveillance systems, and a public forum within seven days.
The Assembly Member subsequently gave the authorities seven days to respond to the demands, warning that failure to take satisfactory action could compel residents to consider measures to prevent access to the dumping sites. Mr. Annoh-Dompreh urged residents to ensure that any action they took remained within the law, emphasizing that his role as a Minority MP was to represent the concerns of his constituents and demand accountability through constitutional and lawful means.
Key points
- Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh demands explanation from government over waste transportation from Agbogbloshi to Adipa area.
- Residents demand immediate suspension of dumping activities and independent environmental and health impact assessment.
- Authorities have seven days to respond to residents' demands.
