The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring order in the Central Business District (CBD). He emphasized that the ongoing decongestion exercise is not a temporary measure. During a press conference on Tuesday, May 20, following the launch of the operation, the Mayor highlighted that this initiative will continue until all unauthorised structures and street obstructions are removed. According to him, the campaign is not a one-time event but a sustained effort to reclaim public spaces and enhance both pedestrian and vehicular movement in the city.
“This exercise is not a nine-day wonder; we are on the street till we make sure that the roads are clear. We are not done. For the next hour, we are going back to the street. From here we are going to Circle, and if there is more strength, we will go to Kaneshie. Then we continue tomorrow,” the Mayor stated.
The decongestion campaign, launched earlier in the day, is being undertaken by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in collaboration with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA). It forms part of a broader effort to tackle congestion, enforce city bylaws, and enhance sanitation across key areas of the capital.
The first phase of the exercise is focused on areas around the AMA Head Office, including Kinbu Road to Railways, ECG Junction to the King Tackie Tawiah Statue, and Opera Square to Adabraka—all known hotspots for street vending and traffic congestion. City authorities maintain that the campaign is a strategic step toward restoring discipline in the capital and enhancing public safety.
By: Patricia Boakye
