Mr Prince Manu Morris, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Amansie West, has reiterated the assembly’s determination to strictly enforce the sanitation by-laws in the district.
He said environmental offenders would face the full force of the law regardless of political affiliation, social status and influence.
Mr Morris gave the warning after joining the people of Bonteso in a massive clean-up exercise as part of the reintroduced Monthly National Sanitation Day initiative, aimed at reviving communal participation in environmental cleanliness across the country.
The DCE, who was joined by staff of the District Assembly, environmental health officers, community volunteers, youth groups, and market women, personally took part in sweeping, desilting gutters, and clearing refuse around key areas in the community.
His direct involvement drew admiration from residents, who described it as a true demonstration of leadership by example.
Mr Morris expressed disappointment at the apathy shown by some residents and traders who consistently refuse to take part in clean-up activities.

He lamented that while a few responsible citizens made sacrifices to keep their environment clean, others preferred to stay indoors or go about their businesses as if sanitation was not their concern.
He emphasized that such attitudes would no longer be tolerated, stressing that the Assembly had resolved to begin strict enforcement of sanitation laws to ensure discipline and civic responsibility.
“Let me stress this clearly: those who fail to comply with the new sanitation directive will face the full rigors of the law without fear or favour.
It is not me who will force the law—the law itself will work, and when it does, no one will be spared, regardless of political affiliation,” he cautioned.
Mr Morris noted that poor sanitation remained one of the leading causes of preventable diseases such as malaria, cholera, and typhoid fever, which continue to affect the wellbeing and productivity of residents.
He said the government’s renewed focus on sanitation was not only about aesthetics, but about saving lives and promoting development.
According to the DCE, keeping the environment clean was a shared responsibility that required the active participation of everyone, not just government institutions or assemblies.
He, therefore, called on traditional leaders, assembly members, youth associations, market women, religious bodies, and school authorities to throw their weight behind the sanitation agenda to make it sustainable.
“A clean community reflects the mindset of its people. Cleanliness must become our daily habit, not just a monthly activity.
“Let us all take ownership of our surroundings and make Amansie West an example of environmental discipline in the Ashanti Region,” he appealed.
Some residents who took part in the clean-up exercise commended the DCE for his active participation and leadership commitment.
They said his presence and hands-on involvement were inspiring and would motivate more people to join future exercises.
“We are happy to see our DCE working with us. It encourages us to do more, when leaders lead by example, the people follow,” one resident said.