Caretakers blame "Asee ho!" for hike in toilet fees

There is public outcry in the Wa township over arbitrary increase in toilet fees from 50 cedis to 100 cedis by private caretakers of public toilets, who are allegedly blaming the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the cause.

Some residents told newsmen on Wednesday that the fees were increased on Sunday and when they complained they were told by the caretakers that it was their reward for the victory of "Asee ho"!

A resident, Mr Ahmed Abu alleged that the behaviour of the caretakers, who he said were all National Democratic Congress (NDC) sympathisers and operatives, is an attempt to discredit the new government.

Meanwhile, Mr Clement Dombo, Wa District Co-ordinating Director, has ordered the caretakers to revert to the old fee immediately.