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In response to traders’ persistent refusal to vacate roadside selling areas, the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey has announced the reintroduction of the 'Redline' initiative. The policy aims to restore the free movement of vehicles and pedestrians, wh
Just days after the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), under the leadership of the Mayor of Accra, Kpakpo Allotey undertook a decongestion exercise to clear traders from key streets in the central business district, the situation appears to have reverted to its chaotic state. A visit to the area on
On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), in coordination with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly, began yet another decongestion operation—this time targeting the heavily trafficked zones surrounding the AMA Head Office, from Kinbu Road to Railways, ECG Junction to the King
A major decongestion exercise by officials of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) swept through some major markets in Accra on Tuesday, May 20. The exercise, led by Mayor of Accra, Michael Allotey saw places like the Kantamanto markets, Tudu, Kinbu Senior High Tech area cleared of congestion to ai
Road crash fatalities in Accra declined by 14% in 2023, marking the third consecutive year of reductions in reported deaths, according to the 2023 Accra Road Safety Report. This was contained in the report, which was developed by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) with technical support from Vita
The Ga Mantsɛ has challenged the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to immediately find sustainable solutions to Accra's filth problems. Niii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, interacting with market queens on a tour, questioned why initiatives geared towards ridding Accra of filth have not yielded the desired
Officials of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) on Monday 3rd June 2024 embarked on operation to clear traders and jonkies who have taken over bus stops and pavements around the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange (formerly circle). The operation was led by David Aboagye who is the Sub Metro Director of th
Traders at Opera Square, an area within the Central Business District noted for trade in various goods, are at loggerheads with officials of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA). The fracas ensued after an unexpected eviction noticeby the Assembly. The AMA officials contend that the various stores
The Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Elizabeth K.T Sackey, has cut the sod for the construction of a multi-purpose abattoir in Accra to serve as a major hub for the preparation of animals for public consumption. The facility, to be completed in 12 months, consists of an offl
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has informed all residents in its jurisdiction that, this year’s ban on drumming and noise-making commences from today Monday 15th May to Thursday 15th June 2023. The AMA said it has therefore set guidelines in the interest of peace, harmony and national securit
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has organized a clean-up exercise at the Agbogbloshie Market. The exercise which began in the early hours of Friday 28th April 2023 forms part of planned activities to decongest, and ease traffic on the 2.5km road as well as improve the sanitation situation in t
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to deal decisively with traders who display their goods on the bare floor for sale and at unauthorised places at Agbogbloshie market, the biggest food market in Accra. According to the AMA, its Public Health Officials would begin a special op
Public Health Officers from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) have arrested sixteen (16) persons for defecating in the open. The 16 persons were arrested during the early hours of Wednesday, when the Sanitation Task Force of the Assembly, led by Environmental Health Officers embarked on a specia
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested some nine persons for dumping and burning solid waste in an open space causing smoke nuisance and posing serious health hazards to residents nearby. The 9 were arrested during an Operation Clean Your Frontage (OCYF) enforcement exercise by a team fr
Mayor of Accra, Elizabeth K. T. Sackey has emphasized the need for Metropolitan and Municipal Chief Executives (MMCEs) to personally lead the crusade to improve internal revenue generation by focusing on property valuation and collection. Speaking at the annual regional budget hearing of Metropolita
The Executive Director, COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, has said that a lot of businesses are operating in the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) area without Business Operating Permits. She said EOCO is going to collaborate with the AMA to deal with this situation Madama Tiwaa Addo Danquah said th
A seven-member delegation from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), has paid a working visit to the Accra Metropolitan Assembly(AMA) to discuss ways to assist improve revenue mobilisation and curb financial crime. The delegation led by the Executive Director, Commissioner of Police (COP)
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has presented 900 dual desks to 74 schools in the metropolis to enhance quality education and promote effective learning. Chief Executive of the AMA, Hon Elizabeth Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey, who presented the desks on Wednesday, at the City Hall to the Metro Educati
As part of continuing efforts to keep the city clean, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has informed the general public that there will be a massive clean-up exercise within its jurisdiction (Ashiedu-Keteke, Ablekuma South and Okaikoi South Sub-Metropolitan Districts) on Saturday, 3rd September,
The Mayor of Accra, Elizabeth Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey has commissioned a refurbished shed at the 31st Makola market. The rehabilitation of the dilapidated structure which began two years ago is expected to accommodate some 665 traders and ease congestion in the Central Business District (CBD). Speakin
