ACCRA, Ghana – Michael Kpakpo Allotey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), has issued an apology to the Ghana Police Service following a recent confrontation with an officer from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD). Allotey emphasized that his actions were not directed at the police as an institution but were solely aimed at ensuring adherence to city regulations.
Speaking to journalists during his ongoing monitoring of the city’s decongestion exercise, Mr. Allotey explained that he returned to the scene of the incident to demonstrate the impartiality and continuity of the AMA’s enforcement efforts, which seek to facilitate the free movement of vehicles and pedestrians. He stated that the disagreement stemmed from the officer allegedly permitting drivers to park and load passengers in unauthorized areas within the Central Business District.
According to the AMA CEO, such practices undermine the Assembly’s sustained efforts to maintain order and alleviate congestion. Pointing to clamped vehicles along the roadside, he remarked, “The police officer was not doing the right thing, and the people are still here today because of that,” indicating a continued need for strict enforcement.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
