A resident of Accra has raised the alarm over the growing filth in some parts of the city, calling on the government to introduce urgent measures to curb the problem. Speaking from a neighborhood choked with uncollected refuse, the resident says heaps of waste along gutters and streets are breeding mosquitoes, attracting stray animals, and turning the area into a health hazard. “We cannot keep living like this; it is not safe for our children,” she laments.
The resident blames frequent delays in garbage collection, poor waste‑disposal discipline, and a lack of public education for the situation. She is urging the government to increase the number of refuse trucks, enforce stricter bylaws on dumping, and promote community clean‑up campaigns. “We need action, not promises,” she insists, warning that continued neglect could lead to outbreaks of disease and a worsening quality of life for ordinary residents across Accra.
