In every generation, there arises a solemn responsibility not only to defend our political ideals but also to safeguard our natural heritage. Today, the Gallant Cadres of the National Democratic Congress proudly recognize and applaud the renewed energy, strategic direction, and transformational leadership at the Environmental Protection Authority Ghana under its current Chief Executive Officer.  At a time when environmental governance demands courage, innovation, and commitment, the Authority is demonstrating that effective leadership can indeed drive national change.

Ghana’s water bodies, which have long symbolized purity and abundance, unfortunately suffered significant neglect and weak enforcement in previous years, allowing pollution, illegal mining activities, plastic waste, and other environmental abuses to take root and spread. The consequences of those lapses are evident in the degradation of several rivers and aquatic ecosystems across the country. However, under the renewed and decisive leadership at the Environmental Protection Authority Ghana, a different approach is being pursued, one anchored on stronger regulation, intensified public education, firm action against polluters, and strategic collaboration with key stakeholders. Rather than shifting responsibility, the current administration is confronting inherited challenges head-on and working diligently to restore and protect Ghana’s water resources for present and future generations.

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Water remains the lifeblood of our nation. It sustains our families, nourishes our farms, powers our industries, and protects public health. However, contaminated water continues to expose communities to preventable diseases such as cholera and diarrhea, while pollution steadily destroys aquatic biodiversity. Plastic waste, in particular, has become a visible scar on our environment, clogging drains, choking rivers, and threatening marine life. Under the active and visionary leadership of Professor Ama Browne Klutse, the EPA is intensifying efforts to enforce environmental regulations against polluters, expand sanitation and waste management education, promote sustainable water conservation practices, and collaborate meaningfully with communities, industries, and civil society. This is not symbolic leadership,it is practical, measurable, and people-centered leadership.

It is important to emphasize that the current CEO has brought not only administrative competence but also passion and visibility to the Authority’s work. Her open-door engagement with stakeholders, responsiveness to emerging environmental concerns, and unwavering commitment to enforcement signal a new era of accountability and results-driven governance. She has demonstrated that environmental protection is not a ceremonial duty but a national mission that demands courage, consistency, and collaboration. Through her leadership, the EPA is regaining public confidence and strengthening its institutional relevance.

Moreover, environmental protection must be understood as economic protection. Clean and healthy water bodies sustain fisheries, secure agricultural productivity, and create stability for industry. Responsible environmental management attracts credible investment and strengthens Ghana’s climate resilience. By positioning environmental sustainability at the heart of national development, the current leadership of the EPA is ensuring that growth does not come at the expense of future generations. This balanced and forward-looking approach reflects competence, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to Ghana’s long-term prosperity.

As Gallant Cadres of the NDC, we firmly believe that environmental stewardship must rise above partisan considerations. The protection of our rivers and ecosystems is a collective duty that unites all citizens regardless of political affiliation. We therefore call on every Ghanaian to reduce plastic usage, practice proper waste disposal, conserve water responsibly, report environmental violations, and actively support EPA-led initiatives within their communities. Sustainable development begins with responsible citizenship.

We assure the leadership of the Environmental Protection Authority of our unwavering support in amplifying and promoting their impactful work. We remain committed to giving visibility to initiatives that protect Ghana’s environment and secure our shared future. Ghana deserves clean rivers, thriving ecosystems, and visionary leadership, and through the dedication and hard work of the current CEO, we are witnessing meaningful progress in that direction.

Together, let us protect our water. Together, let us preserve our future.

Gallant Cadres of NDC

Comrade Richard E A Sarpong, Father Casford. The PRO, 0208573712
Ohemaa Akosua Borngreat, Deputy PRO, 0243179445

Mr F Kadan, Secretary, 0242276044
Mr Eric Takyi, Deputy Secretary, 0546572070

Mr Carrick Kpeglo, Chairman, 0542002741
Mr Lawrence Odoom, Vice Chair, 0272626466

Source By Gallant Cadres of NDC