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Accra Mayor warns residents against littering, illegal dumping of waste

The Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Madam Elizabeth Sackey, has issued warning to residents in the city to stop littering and dumping refuse into drains during a working visit to communities around the Salaga Market in Bukom.

Date Created : 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Susana Danso/Ghanadistricts.com

The Mayor interacting with the people at an inspection exercise to assess the level of desilting works said the Assembly has completed its Sanitation Court and would not hesitate to prosecute and hold individuals accountable for compromising the city's cleanliness.

She shared the importance of maintaining cleanliness within the city, particularly in light of ongoing desilting efforts aimed at improving drainage systems and cautioned residents against littering and illegal dumping.

"Residents must understand the seriousness of their actions... With the completion of the Sanitation Court, those found guilty of littering or illegal dumping will face prosecution. We will not hesitate to hold individuals accountable for compromising the cleanliness of our city, “she said.

Madam Sackey urged residents to take responsibility for their waste disposal practices, refrain from polluting drains and public spaces in their communities, and adhere to the AMA sanitation bylaws to avoid being implicated in sanitation-related offences.

She used the opportunity to caution residents against mounting concrete slabs on the drains to ensure proper desilting and reiterated the call for cooperation among all citizens in ensuring a cleaner and healthier Accra for generations to come.

Assembly Member for Nmlitsagonno Electoral Area, Boi Issah Quartey expressed appreciation to the Mayor and her team for spearheading the clean-up exercise, adding that the concerted efforts put forth by the AMA had not only enhanced the cleanliness of their surroundings but also bolstered community pride and unity.

Accompanying the Mayor were the coordinating Director of the AMA, Douglas N.K Annoful, Director of Finance, Mr. Abeiku Amissah, Director of Ashiedu Keteke Sub-Metro, Mercy Odoi, Director for Waste Management, and Solomon Noi among others.