An Accra court has sentenced two men to three months in prison with hard labour for illegally dumping refuse at the Accra Post Office in the Greater Accra Region.

The convicts, Albert Okai and Amoako Darko, pleaded guilty to the offence and were each fined 50 penalty units, equivalent to GH¢600.

Having failed to pay the fines, they were handed custodial sentences and will serve their terms at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison.

A third accused person, Michael Osei, pleaded not guilty.

He has been remanded into custody for one week and is expected to reappear in court for the continuation of the case.

Commenting on the ruling, the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, said the convictions underscored the Assembly’s determination to strictly enforce sanitation by-laws.

He warned that indiscriminate dumping of refuse would not be tolerated, stressing that offenders would face the full rigours of the law.

“These convictions are a reminder that the era of impunity is over. Enforcement is necessary to protect public health and ensure a cleaner city,” the Mayor stated.