
Accra Mayor's Ultimatum: Clean Up VIP Bus Terminal or Face Sanctions
Accra Mayor confronts unsanitary conditions at VIP bus terminal. Accra's Mayor, during a city-wide decongestion exercise, unexpectedly discovered extremely poor sanitation conditions at the VIP bus terminal located at Circle. The unsanitary state of the terminal was captured on video, showing overflowing drains filled with garbage and stagnant water. The Mayor, visibly upset by the situation, directly addressed the VIP terminal manager. "This is unacceptable," the Mayor stated, "I'm giving you until Monday to rectify this. Failure to do so will result in sanctions." The video quickly went viral on social media, sparking public debate about sanitation standards and the responsibilities of businesses operating in public spaces. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by Accra in maintaining cleanliness and public health standards.