[ 2021-02-28 ]

14 persons arrested for engaging in open defecation fined GHS200 each
Fouteen residents of Sekondi have been arrested by
the Environmental Sanitation Taskforce of the
Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA), on
Friday, 26th February 2021, for engaging in open
defecation.

They were fined a spot fee of GH¢200 after which
they were cautioned to refrain from such
misconduct.

In a statement released by the STMA and signed by
the Deputy Public Relations Officer, Hawa Adam, it
said “the arrest is in accordance with the
Assembly’s effort to reduce open defecation in
the metropolis to ensure a clean and hygienic
environment for its people.”

According to Section 14 of the Assembly’s
bye-law on Solid and Liquid Waste Management,
“No person shall defecate or urinate in any
public or open place other than in an approved
toilet facility”.



The 14 persons arrested are Emmanuel Appiah,
Richard Asmah, Laminu Sulley, Kwesi, Isaac, Laminu
Iddi, Nora Arun, Ibrahim Nuru, Hamza Iddi, Assim
Abdulai, Ansu Abdulai, Adama Naji, John Aggrey and
Atta Kakra.

Ten were arrested at Sekondi Kokompe, two at
Essaman and one at Sekondi 3rd street.

According to the STMA Environmental Health
Officer, Johnson Ayrah, the assembly is committed
to the fight against open defecation.

“The Assembly is not going to stop with this
exercise until such practices are completely
eradicated from the metropolis”, he said.

Source - Citinewsroom

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