The Mfantsiman Municipal Assembly, led by Hon. Stanley Acquah, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has taken a bold step to combat poor sanitation practices in Mankessim, a key town in the Central Region of Ghana.
As part of the President’s resetting agenda, the Assembly organized a sanitation exercise aimed at preventing diseases such as cholera, diarrhea, and others.
The exercise, which took place this morning, saw the Hon. MCE leading a team of officials and stakeholders to inspect market areas and other public spaces in Mankessim. The aim was to ensure compliance with the Assembly’s sanitation regulations and guidelines.
During the exercise, several shops were closed down for refusing to cooperate with the Assembly’s officials.
The Hon. MCE, Hon. Stanley Acquah, expressed disappointment at the attitude of some shop owners who failed to participate in the exercise, citing their actions as a major obstacle to achieving a clean and healthy environment.
The Assembly also issued abatement notices to individuals and businesses that failed to participate in the exercise, warning them of possible court action if they fail to comply with the regulations.
The Hon. MCE warned that the Assembly will not hesitate to take recalcitrant individuals and businesses to court if they fail to comply with the sanitation regulations. He emphasized that the Assembly is committed to ensuring a clean and healthy environment for all residents and visitors to Mankessim.
The Mfantsiman Municipal Assembly is calling on all stakeholders, including residents, businesses, and market women, to join forces in the fight against poor sanitation practices. The Assembly is committed to working with development partners and other government agencies to ensure that Mankessim becomes a model town in terms of sanitation and environmental cleanliness.
Story by Asonaba Kwame Oppong Nyarko
