The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has given hawkers and traders occupying unauthorised bus stops across the metropolis 48 hours to vacate the locations ahead of an enforcement exercise.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Assembly directed traders to immediately cease trading at designated bus stops to pave the way for the proper use of public spaces and restore order.
The directive follows concerns raised by commercial drivers over the obstruction of designated stopping points, which the AMA says impedes the movement of vehicles and pedestrians and poses risks to public safety.
According to the Assembly, the activities of hawkers at bus stops contribute to traffic congestion and force commuters to board and alight from vehicles at unsafe locations, increasing the risk of road accidents.
The AMA said the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, had already initiated enforcement measures, including the removal of traders occupying unauthorised spaces at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Achimota and parts of the Central Business District (CBD).
It warned that enforcement would be intensified and persons who disregard the directive would face the necessary action in accordance with the Assembly’s by-laws.
The Assembly has also cautioned traders against returning to locations that have already been cleared, warning that reoccupation of bus stops could attract further enforcement action, including prosecution.
The AMA reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining public order, promoting road safety and ensuring the orderly use of public spaces across the metropolis
By: Bernard Mensah
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