The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced a decongestion exercise in partnership with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly, starting today, Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
The operation will target areas around the AMA Head Office, including Kinbu Road to Railways, ECG Junction to the King Tackie Tawiah Statue, and Opera Square to Adabraka.
AMA Public Relations Officer Gilbert Ankrah explained that the exercise will intensify along key routes from Wato Junction through King Tackie Tawiah School to Cow Lane.
“The plan is straightforward, with the main focus on the areas surrounding the AMA Head Office. All zones within that enclave will be addressed. Attention will also be given to the Accra City Hotel and Mövenpick Hotel areas,” he stated.
Ahead of the exercise, AMA Chief Executive Michael Kpakpo Allotey met with street hawkers in the Central Business District (CBD) to urge their cooperation.
“I am pleading with you to assist us in cleaning up the city and restoring order. We all want a better and more organised environment, and cooperation is vital in achieving that goal,” he said.
Mr. Allotey also highlighted the potential benefits of the upcoming 24-hour economy policy, saying, “Our upcoming 24-hour economy policy will create new opportunities for you to sell your goods overnight. But for now, I plead that we stay off the pavement as we carry out this important cleanup.”
The initiative aims to restore order and improve sanitation across Accra.