The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Akuapem South Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region, Paul Osae Ofei, has commended the residents and traditional leaders of Aburi for their unflinching support in cleaning the principal streets of the town.
His commendation follows the active participation of community members in the National Sanitation Day exercise held on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
The initiative forms part of the government’s broader efforts to promote environmental cleanliness.
The organized clean-up exercise, the Assembly collaborated with the Aburi Traditional Council to tidy up Aburi and its surroundings.
However, the MCE expressed concern over the absence of some residents and warned that repeated non-participation in future exercises would attract legal consequences.
Mr. Osae Ofei noted that maintaining a clean environment to prevent the outbreak of communicable diseases is a shared responsibility.
He urged all citizens to take the National Sanitation Day seriously to help make Ghana cleaner.
Aburi Ankobeahene, Nana Kumi Asante, expressed his satisfaction with the turnout and indicated the initiative has come to stay.
According to the traditional ruler, if such efforts continue, the issue of filth engulfing the country would be curbed
He added that the clean-up exercise is part of preparations for the 2025 Aburi Odwira Festival.
Nana Kumi Asante reiterated the Aburi Traditional Council’s commitment to partnering with the Akuapem South Municipal Assembly in future sanitation exercises to enhance the beauty of the area.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
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