Miss Ghana 2026 Contestants Partner with Bus Stop Boys and BOST for National Clean-Up Drive

Contestants of the 69th Miss Ghana pageant have swapped their sashes for cleaning tools to spearhead a National Clean-Up Exercise, demonstrating a commitment to civic leadership. The 2026 hopefuls joined forces with the renowned volunteer group Bus Stop Boys and BOST Energies on Saturday, responding to a national call for enhanced environmental sanitation issued by President John Dramani Mahama. The initiative aims to foster a culture of cleanliness across Ghana's urban centers through active community participation and corporate support.

The exercise focused on high-traffic areas in the capital, specifically targeting the desilting of gutters and the clearing of refuse in public spaces within East Legon, Bawaleshi, and Shiashi. Under the leadership of Inna Patty, Chairperson of the Miss Ghana Foundation, the contestants worked alongside volunteers from various organizations to tackle sanitation hotspots. This collaborative effort underscores the growing importance of cross-sector partnerships in addressing urban waste challenges, highlighting that environmental management is a collective responsibility essential for public health.

This cleanup drive is a core component of the Miss Ghana Foundation’s 'Beauty with a Purpose' initiative, which integrates community service and sustainable development into the pageant experience. According to Inna Patty, the project is designed to instill a strong sense of social responsibility in the contestants, aligning with this year’s theme: "Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy." By engaging in such hands-on labor, the pageant seeks to redefine traditional beauty standards and position these young women as proactive leaders and agents of change within their communities.

Supported by Exclusive Events Ghana and Multimedia Ghana, the Miss Ghana 2026 pageant continues to leverage its platform for social advocacy and nation-building. The participation of the contestants in this national cleanup sets a significant precedent for future titleholders to prioritize environmental sustainability as a pillar of their sashes. As the competition progresses, the Foundation expects to roll out further community-driven projects, reinforcing the message that true beauty lies in service to the nation.