Accra Decongestion Sparks Vendor Outcry at Nkrumah Circle

Accra Decongestion Exercise: Nkrumah Circle Vendors Express Frustration Accra, Ghana – The second day of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly's decongestion exercise at Nkrumah Circle saw emotional scenes as authorities removed goods from street vendors. The exercise, aimed at improving traffic flow and urban aesthetics, has sparked concerns among vendors about their livelihoods. "They are taking everything," said one vendor, visibly upset, while others complained about a lack of notice or alternative locations to relocate their businesses. The video shows vendors packing up their belongings, including refrigerators filled with drinks, into bags and containers. One vendor stated, "I have three children to feed; how will I do that now?" The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has yet to release an official statement on the matter. However, the video offers a raw and emotional look at the human cost of urban development projects.