Accra Mayor engages hawkers ahead of decongestion initiative

Michael Kpakpo Allotey, the Chief Executive Officer of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), has held a crucial meeting with hawkers in preparation for a major decongestion exercise by the authority in the Central Business District (CBD) to begin on Tuesday, May 20.

The AMA plans to rid the city's major streets and markets of unauthorised vendors to improve traffic flow and sanitation.

According to a report by citinewsroom.com, the initiative forms part of a broader strategy aimed at improving sanitation and restoring orderliness in the capital city.

The mayor urged hawkers to cooperate with authorities, assuring them alternative market spaces would be provided.

On Saturday, accompanied by the Municipal Chief Executive for the Korle Klottey, toured several key trading corridors, including Kantamanto, Kinbu Road, Sempe Road, Kojo Thompson Road, and other identified hotspots.

"I am pleading with you to assist us in cleaning up the city and restoring order. We all want a better and more organised environment, and cooperation is vital in achieving that goal.

"Our upcoming 24-hour economy policy will create new opportunities for you to sell your goods overnight. But for now, I plead that we stay off the pavement as we carry out this important cleanup," he shared.

The decongestion exercise aims to restore order and enhance the city's aesthetic appeal, with the AMA working closely with stakeholders to ensure a smooth implementation.

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