The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has prosecuted 27 offenders for failing to participate in previous National Sanitation Day clean-up exercises as part of efforts to enforce sanitation regulations in the metropolis.
The Assembly disclosed this on Friday, November 6, 2026, ahead of Saturday’s November 7 exercise.
In a statement, the AMA said the prosecution of the 27 offenders underscores its resolve to ensure strict compliance with sanitation bye-laws and reinforce the shared responsibility of residents in maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
According to the Assembly, the objective of the exercise is “not to generate revenue through fines and penalties” but to “promote behavioural change, strengthen public participation and instil a culture of cleanliness among residents.”
The November edition of the National Sanitation Day exercise is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
AMA pointed out that the exercise will focus on sweeping streets and public spaces, desilting choked drains, clearing weeds, removing accumulated refuse and cleaning markets, lorry parks, commercial centres and residential communities across the metropolis.
It also urged residents, traders and business operators to clean their immediate surroundings, remove weeds, clear drains in front of their premises and properly gather waste for collection and evacuation.
The AMA cautioned that individuals and businesses found operating during the stipulated period or obstructing sanitation activities would “face appropriate sanctions in accordance with the law.”
To ensure compliance, the Assembly said it would deploy Environmental Health Officers, members of its Sanitation Task Force and other enforcement personnel to monitor activities across the metropolis.
The Assembly appealed to traditional authorities, religious leaders, market associations, transport unions, youth groups and corporate institutions to mobilise their members and support the exercise.
It reiterated that maintaining environmental cleanliness is a shared responsibility that cannot be left to sanitation workers and local authorities alone.
