Accra's 40-day bus-stop decongestion exercise reached Lapaz on Tuesday, leaving displaced roadside vendors worried over loans taken for Christmas stock.

Published 10 Nov 2026, 19:32 GMT

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Accra Metropolitan Assembly task force removes roadside structures during a decongestion exercise — AMA task force clears roadside structures during the decongestion exercise

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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) extended its 40-day decongestion drive to Lapaz on Tuesday, November 10, clearing hawkers and roadside stalls from bus stops and walkways.

Speaking on TV3's New Day on Tuesday, AMA Head of Communications Gilbert Nii Ankrah said the exercise, ordered by Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey, will run for 40 days to reclaim bus stops and ease pre-Christmas traffic across the capital.

Allotey stated that the enforcement is being extended across municipal boundaries to Okaikwei North, which includes Lapaz, as well as Ga North, Ga Central, Ablekuma North and Ablekuma South.

He added that goods confiscated from vendors who remain at bus stops will only be released after their owners pay penalties starting from GH¢200, depending on the quantity seized.

On relocation, Allotey said the first phase of the redeveloped 31st December Makola Market will be ready within three weeks and the second phase by December.

Pavement vendors outside bus stops have been told they may continue trading if they stay behind demarcated red lines, with the mayor promising a GH¢1,000 Christmas package to traders who pass unannounced compliance checks.

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AMA extends 40-day decongestion drive to Lapaz as displaced traders decry unpaid loans

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