The Accra Mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has announced a city-wide decongestion exercise starting Tuesday, May 20, 2025, targeting the Central Business District and key parts of the metropolis. The exercise aims to restore order to the city by removing traders and encroachers from streets and pavements, which have become congested and pose a threat to public safety and urban mobility.
The Mayor emphasized that the period for dialogue and delays had passed, and swift action was necessary to ensure the functionality and dignity of the capital. He stated that prior consultations had been held with market leaders, security agencies, and transport unions, and confirmed that available space exists in designated markets for affected traders. The Accra Mayor urged traders to relocate to designated markets before the exercise begins.
The exercise is expected to commence in Okaishie and move through Circle to Kaneshie, with the Accra Mayor warning that unauthorized structures, including containers, would also be removed. The Mayor and the Municipal Chief Executive of the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly have appealed to residents, traders, and stakeholders to cooperate fully with the Assembly’s task force to ensure the success of the operation.
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