The Accra Metropolitan Assembly Sanitation Court has convicted 10 fishmongers for drying anchovies on a road median in Accra, fining each offender 50 penalty units — equivalent to GH¢600.
The individuals found guilty are Charlotte Amoo, Mercy Tetteh, Regina Tettey, Mary Attah, Patience Vosa, Cecilia Clottey, Comfort Amarteifio, Naomi Quaye, Sophia Quaye and Abigail Ashie.
They were brought before the court on February 10, 2026, after being arrested by Environmental Health Officers during a special enforcement exercise under the Clean Ghana Campaign. The operation was spearheaded by the Head of the Environmental Health Department, Madam Florence Kuukyi.
Head of Public Affairs at the AMA, Gilbert Nii Ankrah, revealed that nine of the convicted fishmongers have paid their fines, while one — Sophia Quaye — has yet to settle the penalty.
According to Mr Ankrah, the enforcement drive began on February 4, when two offenders, Regina Tettey and Mary Attah, were first arrested. They were arraigned on February 5 and directed by the court to identify others involved in the practice. This led to the naming of 15 additional individuals, eight of whom appeared before the court and were subsequently convicted.
Mr Ankrah emphasised that drying anchovies on road medians poses serious health dangers and violates food safety standards in the capital.
He explained that fish exposed to vehicle exhaust fumes, dust and harmful heavy metals from traffic can easily become contaminated, increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses such as diarrhoea, cholera, typhoid fever and other stomach-related infections.
The AMA has reaffirmed its resolve to strictly enforce sanitation laws and has urged residents and food vendors to adhere to public health regulations to safeguard food quality and protect public health across the city.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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