The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has cautioned those who flout sanitation regulations to refrain from the practice.
The king gave the caution during an inspection tour of the central business district (CBD) of Accra, where he commended participants of the Homowo clean-up exercise held last Saturday.
“We will ensure that this exercise goes beyond the Homowo celebrations, and become a regular feature in Accra,” he said.
The Ga Mantse stressed his commitment to sustained cleanliness, and warned that a special taskforce would begin patrolling Accra immediately to enforce sanitation by-laws.
Caution
He reiterated that violators would face prosecution in sanitation courts as a deterrence.
He called for concerted effort by local authorities and private entities to uphold cleanliness standards in Accra, aiming for a sustainable solution to sanitation challenges beyond seasonal events like Homowo.
He particularly urged residents and businesses to comply with sanitation regulations to keep the city clean and disease-free.
For her part, Madam Emma Adwoa Appiaa Osei-Duah, Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs at Zoomlion, stressed the importance of public participation in maintaining cleanliness.
She highlighted the health risks associated with unsanitary conditions, urging traders, hawkers and shop owners to actively support sanitation efforts for their own well-being and that of their customers.
Clean-up exercise
The clean-up exercise, organised as part of the Homowo festivities, saw collaboration between the Ga Mantse, various government agencies, and Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The initiative aims to maintain cleanliness beyond the festive period, ensuring that Accra remains clean and healthy for its residents and visitors.
Accompanied by senior officials from the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council and the Asafoatsemei of the Ga State, the Ga Mantse visited key locations such as Rawlings Park, CMB, Makola and Tudu. These visits were aimed at assessing the impact and progress of the sanitation efforts.
The clean-up operation itself, led by a dedicated team comprising Asafoatsemei, Asafoanymei, and environmental sanitation officers, was supported by Zoomlion Ghana Limited. The company provided essential resources, including garbage trucks, personnel and equipment, to ensure the thorough cleaning of streets and public spaces.
Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse
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