AMA, KoKMA to Commence Major Decongestion Exercise in Accra on May 20
City Authorities Set to Clear Unauthorized Structures and Ensure Order
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in collaboration with the Korley Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has announced a comprehensive decongestion exercise set to begin on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The exercise, according to city officials, forms part of efforts to restore order, enhance public safety, and ensure free movement within the capital.
The joint operation will target unauthorized street vendors, illegal structures, and encroachments on pavements and walkways within central Accra. The AMA emphasized that the exercise is necessary to improve sanitation, traffic flow, and overall urban aesthetics.
Public Urged to Comply and Cooperate
In a joint statement, the assemblies called on all affected persons to voluntarily vacate unauthorized locations before the enforcement begins. The public is also advised to support the initiative, as it is geared toward making Accra a cleaner and more organized city.
The assemblies indicated that extensive stakeholder consultations have been carried out, and notices have been served to traders and shop owners along affected routes.
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