Takoradi: The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) has fined a man a sum of GHS1,200.00 for sweeping plastic waste onto a public road during a downpour in Takoradi.
According to Ghana News Agency, Benedict Ackah Dadzie, 27, was captured in a viral social media post while committing the act on Friday, June 19, and was subsequently arrested by the Environmental Health Officers of the Assembly on Monday, June 22, 2026. A statement signed by the Public Relations Unit of the STMA indicated that during questioning, Dadzie admitted to the offence, which is contrary to Section 6(1) of the STMA (Cleansing) Bylaw, 2017.
The statement further mentioned that Dadzie pleaded for leniency and expressed remorse for his actions. He was consequently made to sign a written undertaking to desist from littering and any other acts that undermine environmental sanitation efforts within the metropolis. Additionally, he was issued a spot fine of GHC1,200.00 in accordance with the Assembly's sanitation enforcement procedures.
The arrest and sanction are part of the Assembly's ongoing efforts to enforce its environmental sanitation bylaws and promote responsible waste management practices within Sekondi-Takoradi. The public has been cautioned against the indiscriminate disposal of waste, with a warning that offenders will be prosecuted or sanctioned in accordance with the Assembly's bylaws and regulations.
The statement also encouraged businesses and households to support the Assembly's solid waste management initiatives by acquiring appropriate plastic refuse containers and registering with authorized service providers for the collection and proper disposal of waste. "STMA remains committed to ensuring a clean and healthy metropolis through sustained public education and rigorous enforcement of environmental sanitation bylaws and regulations," it added.