The Mayor of Accra, Michael Allotey, has announced that all items confiscated during the ongoing decongestion exercise in the Central Business District will be donated to the Ghana Prisons Service.
Speaking after the first day of the campaign, he said the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) would no longer auction seized goods as was previously done.
“I will pack all these things for the prison when I come tomorrow. Today is your lucky day,” the Mayor told journalists, signaling a firmer approach going forward.
The exercise, which kicked off on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, is a joint effort between the AMA and the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA).
It seek to reduce congestion, enforce city by-laws, and improve sanitation in key areas of the capital.
The initial phase targeted busy stretches such as Kinbu Road to Railways, ECG Junction to King Tackie Tawiah Statue, and Opera Square to Adabraka, which are known hotspots for street vending and traffic obstructions.
Mayor Allotey emphasized that the initiative would not be a one-off event.
“This exercise is not a nine-day wonder; we will be on the streets until we ensure that the roads are clear,” he stated.
He also hinted at a tougher enforcement approach in the coming days, indicating that vendors should expect a more aggressive push to clear unauthorized activities from public spaces.
