The event was attended by major stakeholders, including the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Emmanuel Kwame Frimpong, traditional leaders, Assembly staff, security agencies, and residents of the community.

Participants swept streets, desilted gutters, and disinfected public areas, helping to create a cleaner and healthier environment for the community.

Addressing the gathering, Hon. Emmanuel Kwame Frimpong commended the high turnout, noting that the message of sanitation is gaining ground and that the people of Tano South have recognized the collective benefits of maintaining a clean environment. He emphasized that hygiene should not be observed only on designated days but should become a daily habit.

“Consistent cleanliness is essential for preventing diseases and ensuring the overall well-being and development of the town,” he said.

Hon. Frimpong expressed his preference for voluntary cooperation over strict legal enforcement, stating that if people understand the importance of their contribution, there will be less need for the law to intervene. He explained that removing filth and maintaining order is a way of honoring the community and its leadership, including Nana Ampong Kuma II.

He concluded by urging residents to develop a mindset of collective responsibility, where everyone works together out of pride and duty to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of the town.

Speaking at the event, Nana Ampong Kromantane II, Krontihene of the Tachimantia Traditional Area, expressed gratitude to President H.E. John Dramani Mahama and the Municipal Assembly for their efforts to improve sanitation in the community.

Nana Kromantane II noted that this is the second time the sanitation exercise has been held in Tachimantia under the current administration, underscoring the government’s commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the area.

He called on residents to take ownership of their surroundings and support government efforts to promote a healthy environment. He further stated that the Traditional Council would collaborate with the Municipal Assembly to enforce environmental sanitation laws to ensure compliance, warning that anyone caught littering or improperly disposing of waste would face the full force of the law.

Nana Kromantane II thanked all those who supported the exercise and expressed hope that their collective efforts would bring visible change to the community.

The Municipal Environmental Officer, Mr. James Oware, also addressed the gathering and expressed concern that despite the significant progress made under the sanitation campaign, enforcement efforts are often undermined by interference from some local and political leaders.

He explained that whenever offenders are sanctioned, influential individuals frequently intervene to plead for leniency, which weakens the effectiveness of sanitation laws.

“To combat this, the Tano South Municipal Assembly has established new bylaws that will be strictly enforced to ensure that all offenders face appropriate legal consequences without exception,” he said.

Mr. Oware made a heartfelt appeal to the public and local leaders to allow the law to operate without interference and to refrain from interceding on behalf of individuals who violate sanitation regulations, emphasizing that this is the only path toward the town’s progress.