Open defecation at Osu Cemetery has led to the arrest and arraignment of five individuals before the James Town District Court.
The arrests were carried out by the Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit of the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly as part of intensified enforcement of sanitation by-laws in the municipality.
Court Fines Two, Grants Bail to Three
At their court appearance, two of the persons accused of open defecation pleaded guilty and were each fined GH¢1,200.
Two others initially pleaded guilty with explanation, but later changed their pleas to not guilty. They were granted bail of GH¢3,000 each with two sureties.
The fifth accused also pleaded not guilty and was granted bail under similar conditions.
The case was presided over by Her Worship Anna Akosua Appiah Gottfried Anaafi Gyafi.
Assembly Warns of Tougher Sanitation Enforcement
The Assembly reiterated its commitment to prosecuting sanitation offenders to protect public health and curb the issue of open defecation in the community. They further warned residents to use designated sanitation facilities at all times, stressing that further violations will attract legal consequences.
