Accra Decongestion: AMA's Market Sweep Sparks Vendor Concerns

Accra Decongestion Exercise: AMA Clears Market Stalls, Vendors Voice Concerns Accra, Ghana – On May 22, 2025, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) conducted a city decongestion exercise at a busy street market in Accra. The operation aimed to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety by removing unauthorized stalls and goods. The video captures the interaction between AMA officials and vendors, some of whom expressed concerns about the impact of the removal of their stalls on their livelihoods. "We understand the need for decongestion," said one vendor, "but we need to be given alternative spaces to sell our goods." Another vendor added, "This is our source of income, and the sudden removal of our stalls has left us with no way to earn a living." The AMA officials, however, maintained that the exercise was necessary for the overall good of the city. They assured vendors that they are working on providing alternative spaces for them. The video shows the AMA officials carefully removing goods, and there were no reports of violence or major disruptions. The decongestion exercise continues, with the AMA committed to balancing the needs of the city with the concerns of the affected vendors. The AMA's efforts to find alternative spaces for vendors will be crucial in ensuring a smooth transition and minimizing the negative impact on their livelihoods.