AMA gives traders 48 hours to vacate unauthorised bus stops ahead of enforcement exercise

Story by: Regina Bless

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has given traders and hawkers operating at unauthorised bus stops across the metropolis 48 hours to vacate the areas ahead of an intensified enforcement exercise.

In a press release dated Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Assembly directed all traders occupying designated bus stops to immediately cease trading and remove their belongings to allow for the proper use of public spaces.

The directive follows complaints from commercial drivers over the obstruction of designated stopping points, which affects the movement of vehicles and pedestrians and creates safety concerns.

According to the AMA, 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 Assembly disclosed that the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, had already initiated enforcement measures, including the removal of traders occupying unauthorised spaces around the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Achimota and parts of the Central Business District (CBD).

The AMA has therefore urged all hawkers and traders to vacate designated bus stops and refrain from conducting business in areas reserved for vehicles and pedestrians.

It warned that persons who fail to comply with the directive will face the necessary enforcement measures in accordance with the Assembly’s by-laws.

The Assembly also cautioned traders against returning to locations that have already been cleared, stressing that reoccupation of such spaces could attract further enforcement action, including prosecution.

The AMA reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining public order, improving road safety and ensuring the orderly use of public spaces across the metropolis.

The statement was signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Mr Gilbert Nii Ankrah, on behalf of the Metro Chief Executive.