Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has secured a major intervention to address growing concerns over waste disposal at the Adipa Engineered Landfill Site, following sustained calls for greater protection and support for affected communities.
Mr Annoh-Dompreh’s intervention brought together residents, traditional authorities, local government officials and Zoomlion Ghana Limited for a high-level stakeholder engagement aimed at resolving concerns over the transportation and disposal of waste from parts of Accra at the Adipa facility.
The engagement, held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, has resulted in a package of commitments from Zoomlion, including the construction of a health centre, provision of a water project, community-wide fumigation and periodic health screening for residents in Adipa and surrounding communities.
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The development follows concerns raised by residents over the environmental and public-health implications of increased waste activity at the landfill.
Residents had complained about the impact of waste transportation and disposal on communities hosting the facility and called for meaningful consultation before major decisions affecting them were taken.
Mr Annoh-Dompreh pushed for direct discussions involving the affected communities, traditional authorities, local assemblies and the waste-management company.
His intervention culminated in the stakeholder meeting convened by the Aburihene and Adontenhene of the Akuapem Traditional Council, Otubour Gyan Kwasi.
The meeting brought together Mr Annoh-Dompreh, Zoomlion Ghana Limited Chief Executive Officer, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, the Municipal Chief Executives of Akuapem South and Nsawam-Adoagyiri, traditional leaders, community representatives and other stakeholders.
Addressing the gathering, Mr Annoh-Dompreh maintained that the concerns of residents should not be dismissed as opposition to waste management.
He argued that while proper waste management is an essential public responsibility, communities hosting facilities receiving large quantities of waste must be properly consulted and protected.
The MP stressed the need for responsible waste-management practices that take into account the health, environmental and social concerns of residents.
His intervention created an opportunity for affected residents to present their concerns directly to the leadership of Zoomlion and other stakeholders.
Dr Agyepong acknowledged the concerns raised by residents and apologised for the failure to engage the affected communities earlier.
He assured the residents that Zoomlion is committed to working with them and the traditional authorities to address the concerns.
Among the measures announced are the construction of a health centre, provision of a water project, community-wide fumigation and periodic health screening for residents of Adipa and neighbouring communities.
Dr Agyepong also pledged educational support for beneficiaries from the eight affected communities to pursue studies in Russia.
Zoomlion, he said, would continue assessing the needs of the communities and take further steps to support them.
To ensure that the commitments are implemented, a 17-member committee has been established to provide oversight and monitor the delivery of the proposed interventions.
Dr Agyepong is a member of the committee, while the Chief of Nsawam, Nana Kofi Sarh, has been authorised by the Aburihene to chair it.
The committee is expected to monitor the projects, ensure that the interventions reach the intended beneficiaries and maintain communication between the communities, traditional authorities, Zoomlion and other stakeholders.
The traditional authorities welcomed the outcome of the engagement and called for continued cooperation among all parties.
Mr Annoh-Dompreh also welcomed the commitments and commended Dr Agyepong for personally meeting the residents and listening to their concerns.
According to him, the outcome demonstrated the importance of constructive engagement when communities raise legitimate concerns about developments that directly affect their lives.
The MP reiterated that his intervention was driven by the need to ensure that residents are heard and that the communities hosting the landfill received appropriate attention and support.
He maintained that waste management could not be separated from the welfare of communities where waste facilities were located.
“Waste management is an important public responsibility, but decisions involving the transportation and disposal of large quantities of waste must be accompanied by meaningful consultation with traditional authorities, local assemblies and residents,” he stressed.
Mr Annoh-Dompreh stressed that residents are not seeking to prevent the country from addressing its waste-management challenges but want systems that protect their health and environment while ensuring that their concerns are properly addressed.
The establishment of the 17-member committee is expected to provide a mechanism for monitoring the implementation of the commitments and keeping the various stakeholders engaged.