Akweley District Court
THREE INDIVIDUALS have been arrested and put before the Akweley District Court for violating sanitation laws against the Environmental and Sanitation Office of Awutu Senya East.
The offences included open wastewater disposal, illegal dumping and burning of refuse, and the use of pit latrines.
Paa Kwesi Asiedu, Environmental HealthOfficer in Charge of Prosecution, in an interview with media said the accused had previously ignored invitations from sanitation officers as well as court summons, prompting their arrest under a bench warrant.
Ebenezer Otto who has been charged with dumping and burninq waste in the open, pleaded guiltyand was granted bail of GH₵20,000 with two sureties.
Her case was adjourned to September 29, 2025, to allow her to register with a certified waste management company.
Margaret Yeboah, charged with using a pit latrine,pleaded not guilty. She was granted bail of GHø20, 000 with one surety, and is expected to reappear in court on October 10, 2025.
The third accused, Abdul Aziz, was charged withdischarging wastewater in the open but was acquitted and discharged by the court, presided over by Her Worship Mrs. Annie Adobor,
Prosecutor Asiedu cautioned residents that the TownCouncil (“Tankass”) remains active and warned thatanyone found flouting sanitation regulations will face prosecution
He also highlighted challenges faced bymunicipal sanitation officers and appealed for stronger logistical support to enhance enforcement.
He again outlined some challenges facing sanitation officers in the municipality and called for greater support to enhance their effectiveness.