Sanitation concerns raised during a recent sitting of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Kumasi have been swiftly addressed in the Asante Akyem South Municipality.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Maame Safoah Appiah, had drawn attention to refuse spillages at communal container sites, deteriorating waste containers, and challenges with fuel supply for waste evacuation during the hearing on April 21, 2026.

Following the discussions at the national forum, officials engaged the MCE immediately after the session and assured her that the issues would be investigated and resolved promptly.

A high-level team was dispatched to the municipality on April 22 to conduct a comprehensive assessment. The team met with the MCE and her officials before undertaking inspections across the area.

As part of the exercise, nine communal container sites and the landfill were inspected. Engagements were also held with military personnel responsible for fuel management and the Municipal Head of Environment.

The findings confirmed significant waste spillages across all sites visited. Two containers required urgent repairs, while another two needed immediate replacement. Five containers were found to be in good condition.

The team identified delays in fuel supply as the key operational challenge, caused by shortages at the designated GOIL filling station, which was at the time the sole approved supplier for the municipality.

The investigation also clarified that the MCE had not personally paid for fuel, contrary to claims made during the PAC hearing. Rather, she had offered to do so through the Municipal Environmental Health Officer on the morning of April 21, but the offer was declined as fuel had become available at the time.

Corrective measures were implemented immediately on April 22 to restore sanitation conditions. Nearly GHS20,000 was spent on hiring equipment, procuring fuel, and mobilising workers to evacuate waste across affected areas. The MCE also supported the exercise with additional trucks.

An apology was issued for the situation, alongside assurances to residents of a renewed commitment to maintaining sanitation standards and preventing a recurrence.

All affected sites have since been cleared, with noticeable improvement in cleanliness across the municipality.

Long-term measures are also underway, including plans to supply additional containers, repair faulty trucks, diversify fuel supply sources, and strengthen the “Operation No Spillage” initiative to ensure sustained service delivery.

The company reaffirmed its commitment to working with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to promote clean and healthy communities nationwide.