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Tano South Municipal Holds Sanitation Day in Tachimantia

In observance of the National Sanitation Day, the Tano South Municipal Assembly held a community clean-up exercise in Tachimantia to promote health and hygiene standards.

Date Created : 5/7/2026 : Story Author : Barnie K. Agyemang/Ghanadistricts.

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 the streets, desilted gutters, and disinfected public areas, fostering 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 recognised the collective benefits of a clean environment. He emphasised that maintaining hygiene should not be reserved for specific 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 honouring the community and its leadership, including Nana Ampong Kuma II.

He concluded by urging residents to cultivate a mindset of collective responsibility, where everyone works together out of pride and duty to ensure the continued 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 foster a healthy environment.

He added that the Traditional Council would collaborate with the Municipal Assembly to enforce environmental sanitation laws, warning that anyone caught littering or dumping waste indiscriminately would face the full rigours of the law.

Nana Kromantane II thanked all those who participated in the exercise and expressed hope that their collective efforts would lead to visible change in 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, efforts are often undermined by interference from local and political leaders, which hinders the enforcement of sanitation laws.

He explained that whenever offenders are sanctioned, influential individuals frequently intervene to plead for leniency, thereby weakening the effectiveness of the law.

“To combat this, the Tano South Municipal Assembly has established new by-laws 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 stop interceding on behalf of sanitation offenders. He stressed that this is the only path towards the town’s progress.

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Tano South Municipal Holds Sanitation Day in Tachimantia

Date Created : 5/7/2026 : Story Author : Barnie K. Agyemang/Ghanadistricts.

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