The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has assured traders who allegedly paid money to individuals to secure unauthorised trading spaces that they will receive refunds.
He condemned the alleged collection of money from traders by some individuals, urging anyone who had made such payments to approach him directly for assistance.
“If you know you have paid money to any of the boys, just walk boldly to me and I will make sure your money is refunded to you,” he said.
The Mayor gave the assurance while leading an ongoing enforcement exercise by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) at the COCOBOD Bus Stop.
The exercise forms part of efforts to remove traders occupying unauthorised spaces, decongest the area and restore public access to the bus stop and surrounding roads.
Mr Allotey’s intervention follows concerns over the alleged sale of public spaces to traders, with the AMA seeking to address the situation and ensure that public infrastructure remains accessible to commuters and other road users.
He urged affected traders to come forward with information about payments made to individuals in exchange for trading spaces.
By: Bernard Mensah
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