Ada Sanitation Crisis: MP Takes Charge as Assembly and Zoomlion Trade Blame Over GH¢392,000 Contract

KASSEH - November 9, 2026 – The Member of Parliament for the Ada Constituency, Hon. Comfort Doeyo Cudjoe, has announced plans to personally intervene in the sanitation challenges at the Kasseh Market and the Church of Pentecost premises following growing concerns over the accumulation of waste at the two locations.

The announcement was made during a stakeholders' meeting held at the Kasseh Market on Monday, November 9, to address sanitation challenges in the constituency, particularly at Kasseh. The meeting brought together traditional and religious leaders, security personnel, representatives of Zoomlion, Assembly Members and sanitation workers.

Speaking at the gathering, Hon. Doeyo expressed concern over the numerous distress calls she receives from residents during parliamentary proceedings about the nuisance caused by accumulated waste in Kasseh. "I have come to take charge of the 'borla' challenges here at the Kasseh Market and that of the one at the Church of Pentecost premises from today," she stressed.

The MP questioned Zoomlion's performance despite a GH¢392,000 contract awarded by the District Assembly for sanitation services in the district. The amount translates into GH¢98,000 quarterly. She disclosed that she had organised some youth groups in the community to assist with waste management, particularly at the Kasseh Market and the Church of Pentecost premises.

She further expressed her readiness to provide financial support to ensure the immediate resolution of the sanitation challenges. "I want you to tell me how much you will charge for your services, and I am ready to push money inside to end this nuisance," she emphasised.

However, the District Manager of Zoomlion, Mr. Emmanuel Adjeitey-Fio, attributed the company's operational challenges to delays in payment by the District Assembly. He explained that the company had not received payment since January 2026, making it difficult to sustain its operations, particularly the purchase of fuel for waste collection vehicles.

Mr. Adjeitey-Fio also cited frequent mechanical faults with their vehicles as another factor affecting the timely evacuation of waste when the containers become full. "We don't even have money to purchase fuel, and the people selling for us now do not want to sell for us again because we don't pay," he stated.

Responding to the concerns raised, the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Kenneth Kabu Kofi Kanor, explained that the sanitation contract was signed in 2024, before he assumed office, under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, for a period of five years. According to him, he inherited outstanding debts covering approximately one and a half years but had since cleared the arrears up to 2025.

On Zoomlion's complaint about the lack of funds for fuel and other operational expenses, the DCE explained that government contracts operate on a pre-financing arrangement, requiring contractors to provide the agreed services before receiving payment.

He further disclosed that a budget had been signed and a cheque was available for payment to the company. However, he questioned why Zoomlion should receive payment when, in his assessment, it had failed to deliver the expected services.

The MP's intervention follows growing dissatisfaction among community members, particularly market women who have complained about smoke from burning waste at the market. Passers-by have also reportedly experienced difficulty breathing due to the smoke.

Despite the existing contract between Zoomlion and the Assembly, Hon. Doeyo maintained that she would not allow the contractual arrangements to prevent her from addressing the immediate sanitation needs of her constituents. "Zoomlion and the Assembly can go ahead and do whatever they like, but I will ensure I deliver," she added. Following the engagement, the media observed the deployment of machinery to the affected locations to clear the accumulated waste.

The intervention is expected to bring relief to traders, residents and other users of the Kasseh Market area. However, questions remain about the performance of the sanitation contractor, the outstanding contractual obligations and the long-term sustainability of waste management in the district