Tensions flared on Wednesday, May 21, at Circle, Accra, when a trader resisted eviction during the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s (AMA) ongoing decongestion exercise, sparking a brief confrontation with police officers.
The clash occurred amid efforts by AMA’s taskforce, supported by police, to clear unauthorized structures and street vendors from the congested Neoplan Station area—one of the city’s most notorious spots for illegal trading and pedestrian obstruction.
While the scuffle was quickly controlled, the incident highlights the complex challenges authorities face in enforcing city regulations and reclaiming public spaces.
The decongestion campaign, launched on May 20 in partnership with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA), targets key high-traffic zones including Kinbu Road, ECG Junction, and Opera Square, aiming to improve sanitation and urban mobility.
Mayor Michael Allotey reiterated the administration’s firm stance, declaring the exercise a sustained effort rather than a short-term operation. He also announced that confiscated items would no longer be auctioned but donated to the Ghana Prisons Service, signaling stricter enforcement measures ahead.
The AMA urges traders and residents to cooperate fully with the taskforce to ensure the success of the initiative, which seeks to make Accra cleaner, safer, and more accessible for all.
