By Ishmeal 
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has given traders and hawkers occupying unauthorised bus stops across Accra 48 hours to vacate the locations ahead of an intensified enforcement exercise.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Assembly directed traders operating at designated bus stops to stop trading and clear the affected areas.
The directive follows concerns raised by commercial drivers over the occupation of designated bus stops by traders, which they say obstructs vehicles from picking up and dropping off passengers safely.
According to the AMA, trading activities at these locations also obstruct pedestrian movement, contribute to traffic congestion and force commuters to board and alight from vehicles at unsafe points, increasing the risk of road accidents.
The Assembly disclosed that the Accra Mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, had already initiated enforcement measures to remove traders occupying unauthorised spaces at 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 avoid trading in areas reserved for pedestrians and vehicles.
Traders Face Possible Prosecution
The Assembly warned that it would intensify enforcement and take action against individuals who fail to comply with the directive, in accordance with its by-laws.
It also cautioned traders against returning to locations that have already been cleared, warning that reoccupying the spaces could attract further enforcement measures, including prosecution.
The exercise forms part of the Assembly’s efforts to restore order in public spaces, improve road safety and ensure that designated bus stops serve their intended purpose.
The development comes amid concerns from commercial transport operators about traders occupying bus stops and pedestrian walkways, which they say make their operations difficult and create safety risks for commuters.
The AMA says it remains committed to maintaining public order and ensuring the orderly use of public spaces across the Accra metropolis.
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