An investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has cautioned the grassroots sanitation group BuzStopBoys against accepting a donation from waste management giant Zoomlion Ghana Limited. In a Facebook post, Awuni expressed concerns that Zoomlion’s offer may be a public relations stunt aimed at exploiting the group’s credibility.
Awuni argued that despite receiving billions of cedis from the government for sanitation services, Zoomlion has failed to deliver satisfactory results, leaving Ghana’s sanitation challenges unresolved. He suggested that instead of funneling funds into Zoomlion’s monopoly, the government should channel resources to local assemblies, enabling them to manage sanitation more effectively.
Awuni also questioned the motives behind Zoomlion’s recent meeting with Ghanaian bloggers, where the company announced plans to support BuzStopBoys. He warned that accepting Zoomlion’s donation could allow the company to take credit for the group’s work, undermining their credibility.
The journalist urged BuzStopBoys to reject Zoomlion’s offer, emphasizing that genuine support for their efforts should come from the government and local authorities, rather than a company with a questionable track record in sanitation management.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
