AMA, KoKMA begin operations to clear traders from bus stops ahead of Christmas

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), in collaboration with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA), has begun an enforcement exercise to clear traders occupying bus stops in parts of Accra ahead of the Christmas festivities.

The operation, led by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, on November 6, 2026, followed a 48-hour ultimatum issued to traders on Friday, November 4, to vacate the designated spaces.

The exercise forms part of efforts by the assemblies to restore order at bus stops and ensure they serve their intended purpose of providing commercial vehicle operators with space to pick up and drop off passengers.

The enforcement team began at the ATU Bus Stop before moving through Circle, Telecel Bus Stop, Kingsway, Kantamanto and Rawlings Park, ending at the 31st December Market Bus Stop.

During the operation, unauthorised trading activities were cleared and goods found obstructing designated bus stop spaces were seized.

Addressing the media after the exercise, Mr Allotey said the Assembly had given traders sufficient time to comply with the directive before resorting to enforcement.

He said reclaiming the spaces would allow commercial drivers to load and offload passengers without obstruction, particularly during the Christmas season when commercial activities and movement in the city are expected to increase.

The Mayor said the exercise was part of a broader 40-day intervention to restore order on roads and reclaim public spaces, with a particular focus on bus stops.

He disclosed that the operation would be extended to neighbouring municipalities, including Ga North, Ga Central, Ablekuma South, Ablekuma North, Okaikwei North and Korle Klottey.

Mr Allotey stressed the importance of collaboration among the assemblies, explaining that activities in one municipality could affect neighbouring areas.

He said the assemblies must therefore work together to address urban management challenges rather than allow administrative boundaries to hinder coordinated action.

The Mayor also provided an update on the redevelopment of the 31st December Makola Market, saying work was progressing steadily.

According to him, the first phase of the project was expected to be completed within three weeks, while the second phase was scheduled for completion by December. The third phase, he added, was expected to be completed in January or February 2027.

He described the redevelopment project as an opportunity for the government to demonstrate its commitment to delivering on its promises to Ghanaians.