The District Chief Executive for the Amansie West District, Prince Manu Morris, has called on residents to put aside their political differences and unite in support of the national sanitation exercise, stressing that the fight against diseases should not be influenced by partisan politics.
According to the DCE, maintaining a clean environment is a shared responsibility that affects everyone regardless of political affiliation. He emphasized that diseases do not discriminate based on political colours and therefore urged residents to prioritize sanitation for the health and safety of their communities.
Hon. Prince Manu Morris made the call while speaking to the media during a clean-up exercise held at Pakyi No. 1 and Pakyi No. 2 in the Amansie West District. The exercise brought together residents, assembly staff, and security agencies who joined hands to clear refuse and improve sanitation conditions within the communities.
“Let us all bury our political differences and support the national sanitation exercise because diseases do not discriminate based on political colours. When we keep our environment clean, we protect ourselves, our families, and our entire community,” the DCE stated.
He further encouraged residents to make cleanliness a daily habit rather than limiting sanitation efforts to periodic communal exercises. According to him, sustained sanitation practices are essential for improving public health, preventing the spread of diseases, and enhancing the general living conditions of people in the district.
Hon. Morris also disclosed that the District Assembly is considering the introduction of bye-laws that will compel residents to actively participate in community clean-up activities. He warned that individuals who refuse to take part in such important exercises may soon face sanctions once the bye-laws are enforced.
Meanwhile, the Assembly Member for Pakyi No. 1 used the opportunity to highlight some pressing development challenges facing the community. He revealed that a stalled classroom block project in the area requires urgent attention and appealed to the District Assembly to facilitate its completion to improve educational infrastructure for school children.
The Assembly Member also appealed to Asamoah Benjamin and the District Assembly to support efforts toward the establishment of a Town Council in the area. According to him, such a structure would help ensure that sanitation activities are effectively monitored and enforced on a regular basis.
He further indicated that the completion of the community’s Astroturf facility would greatly enhance sporting activities and provide meaningful engagement opportunities for the youth in the area.
Water shortage was also highlighted as a major challenge confronting residents. The Assembly Member therefore appealed to the DCE to intervene and help address the situation to improve access to clean and reliable water for the community.
On his part, the Assembly Member for Pakyi No. 2, Alex Donkor, commended the District Assembly for organizing the sanitation exercise and for its continued efforts toward improving environmental cleanliness in the area.
Hon. Alex Donkor also used the opportunity to make a humble appeal to the DCE, Hon. Prince Manu Morris, and the government to come to the aid of residents in the Pakyi No. 2 Electoral Area, particularly with regard to the deplorable state of the road network in the community.
He further called for the provision of waste bin containers to help improve refuse collection and waste management in the area, noting that such support would significantly strengthen sanitation efforts within the community.
Residents who participated in the exercise were commended for their active involvement, with both the DCE and the Assembly Members expressing optimism that continued collaboration between community members and local authorities would help improve sanitation, education infrastructure, and youth development across the Pakyi communities.
