The Kwadaso Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region has intensified its sanitation enforcement efforts, with 30 residents currently facing prosecution for sanitation-related offences.
The crackdown aims to ensure strict adherence to proper waste disposal practices across the municipality.
Municipal Environmental Health Officer Genevieve Anthony disclosed this during the commissioning of four skip containers by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), aimed at improving waste management in the area.
She explained that the strict enforcement of sanitation by-laws, which began in March 2026, has resulted in offenders being summoned to court every two weeks.
“We started the legal action by prosecuting offenders, resulting in a significant number of people being sent to court. Every two weeks, we send people to court for breaching sanitation rules as part of our enforcement efforts,” she said.
Genevieve noted that some cases have been concluded with fines, while others remain pending, with bench warrants issued for certain offenders.
She added that about 30 people have so far been taken to court, with fines ranging from GH¢1,100 to GH¢3,000, and in some cases, additional penalties including imprisonment.
She urged residents and businesses to comply fully with sanitation regulations to safeguard the environment and promote public health.
Meanwhile, Municipal Chief Executive Eric Assibey said weak enforcement and declining public discipline over the years had contributed significantly to sanitation challenges in the municipality.
He disclosed that several initiatives are being implemented to improve sanitation standards across the area.
He also cautioned drivers and their assistants, particularly those operating around Sofoline, against disposing of waste in unauthorised places, warning that offenders will be punished.
“As a passenger, if you eat in a vehicle, you should either dispose of the waste in your personal bag or leave it in the car, as it is the responsibility of the driver’s mate to clean the vehicle upon arrival,” he said.
He urged residents to take responsibility for maintaining a clean environment, declaring zero tolerance for sanitation offenders.
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