October 1, 2026
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Amansie South in the Ashanti Region, Hon. Benjamin Marfo, has warned that the Assembly will take decisive legal action against residents who violate sanitation and environmental health regulations.
He said the Assembly would not hesitate to prosecute sanitation offenders whose actions undermined efforts to maintain clean, safe and healthy communities across the district.
According to Hon. Benjamin Marfo, enforcing the Assembly’s sanitation bylaws was necessary to protect public health and create an environment in which residents could live and contribute meaningfully to the development of the district.
The DCE disclosed that the Assembly had resolved to strengthen the Environmental Health Department to enable it to effectively enforce sanitation regulations and deal with individuals who failed to comply with the Assembly’s sanitation bylaws.
He stressed that residents should not take environmental health issues lightly, warning that offenders would face the appropriate sanctions to serve as a deterrent to others.
Hon. Benjamin Marfo made the remarks during a massive clean-up exercise at Manso Kumpese in the Amansie South District to mark the local observance of the National Sanitation Day.
The exercise brought together residents, traditional leaders, Assembly members, community leaders and other stakeholders to clean public spaces and surrounding areas while raising awareness about the importance of environmental sanitation.
The DCE said the Assembly would intensify public education on sanitation and encourage residents to take responsibility for keeping their homes, business premises and communities clean.
He announced that the first Saturday of every month would be observed as a sanitation day in the district, during which residents would be encouraged to participate in communal clean-up exercises.
Hon. Benjamin Marfo further disclosed that the Environmental Health Department would be adequately strengthened to enforce the Assembly’s sanitation bylaws and prosecute individuals who persistently violated them.
He also announced plans to reintroduce the traditional “samasama” concept in the district as part of measures to promote community participation in sanitation activities and improve environmental cleanliness.
The DCE called on traditional leaders, Assembly members, unit committee members, community leaders and residents to cooperate with the Assembly to ensure the success of the sanitation campaign.
He said a clean environment was not solely the responsibility of the Assembly but required the collective efforts of residents and other stakeholders.