Two jailed for illegal refuse dumping at Accra Post Office
Two individuals have been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment with hard labour for illegally dumping refuse near the Accra Post Office.
The convicts, Albert Okai and Amoako Darko, were handed their sentences after failing to pay a fine of 50 penalty units (GH¢600) each. They will serve their jail terms at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.
A third accused person, Michael Osei, pleaded not guilty and has been remanded in custody for one week. His trial is set to continue in court.
Speaking after the judgment, Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, said the convictions reflect the Assembly’s commitment to enforcing sanitation by-laws and deterring environmental offences.
The Mayor urged residents to cooperate with the Assembly in maintaining a hygienic environment, adding that similar operations will continue across the city.
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