Investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni has urged the Buz Stop Boys not to accept any form of assistance from Zoomlion, cautioning that the sanitation giant’s involvement could undermine their credibility.

Manasseh alleged that successive governments have funneled billions of cedis into Jospong Group’s multiple companies under questionable sanitation contracts. He criticized the continued monopoly of Zoomlion, arguing that it has failed to significantly improve the country’s sanitation despite receiving vast resources.

" The country remains filthy, but the politicians claim they cannot cut Zoomlion's monopoly because Jospong has the resources. They lie, forgetting that when the Kufuor administration sidelined City and Country Waste and other well-established sanitation companies in 2006 and awarded shady, nationwide sanitation contracts to Zoomlion, Zoomlion had no equipment and resources to compete. Out of those contracts, the company acquired resources. If any other company got the opportunity Zoomlion had, it would be resourceful," he wrote.

He referenced a video where Zoomlion’s CEO, Elder Joseph Siaw Agyepong, was seen discussing Buz Stop Boys in a meeting with bloggers.

According to him, the company intended to donate to the group, with plans for widespread publicity. He warned Buz Stop Boys against accepting such support, urging them to maintain their independence and not allow Zoomlion to take credit for their work.

"I call on BuzStopBoys to reject Zoomlion's support. Don't allow Zoomlion to take credit for your work," he wrote.

Manasseh concluded by calling for government resources to be channeled directly to local assemblies and groups capable of delivering tangible results rather than those reliant on media hype. He stressed that assemblies should regain control over sanitation management and have the freedom to contract efficient groups like Buz Stop Boys if necessary.

"Our so-called leaders should do the sensible thing by giving resources to those who can do the job and not those who rely on bloggers and media hype while the country remains filthy. The assemblies should be given back their resources to manage sanitation instead of the government channeling the funds to Zoomlion. If the assemblies need services, they can hire groups like BuzStopBoys to help," he added."

Buz Stop Boys, a collective of young professionals and tradespeople, have gained recognition for their grassroots approach to urban sanitation. Their hands-on clean-up initiatives have earned praise from both celebrities and politicians for their dedication to improving sanitation in Ghana.