Accra: The renowned Buz Stop Boys, a youth group committed to cleaning drains and gutters across cities and towns nationwide, took to the streets of Cape Coast on Thursday for an extensive clean-up exercise. This initiative, part of the preparations for this year’s Oguaa Fetu Afahye festival, aimed to maintain the ancient city’s cleanliness before, during, and after the celebrations of the festival.
According to Ghana News Agency, the group, consisting of 33 members, received support from passersby, drivers, and local residents, who praised their dedication to serving the historic city. Armed with brooms, dustpans, and a sense of community spirit, the Buz Stop Boys played a key role in promoting positive environmental change.
The cleanup started at Coronation Junction, continuing through Kotokuraba to Abura, where they cleared clogged drains and removed debris from the roadside to designated dumping sites. Mr. Heneba Kwadwo Safo, Founder and leader of the group established less than two years ago, said their mission went beyond cleaning streets but with the mindset to transform cities. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a clean environment for a healthier Ghana.
Mr. Emmanuel Asare, Chief Executive Officer of Top Idea Roofing, the company that sponsored the group’s trip to Cape Coast, expressed admiration for the young volunteers’ dedication and patriotism. Highlighting the costs associated with poor sanitation in Ghana, he called for increased awareness and collective action to maintain clean surroundings and prevent diseases that affected the national economy.
