The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has directed traders and hawkers operating at unauthorized bus stops across the capital to vacate the affected areas within 48 hours or face enforcement action.
In a press release issued on November 4, 2026, the Assembly said the directive forms part of efforts to restore order, promote public safety and ensure the proper use of designated public spaces within the metropolis.
According to the AMA, the decision follows complaints from commercial drivers over the obstruction of designated bus stops by traders, a situation that has reportedly hindered the movement of vehicles and pedestrians and posed safety risks to commuters.
The Assembly noted that the occupation of bus stops by hawkers contributes to traffic congestion and forces passengers to board and disembark at unsafe locations, increasing the likelihood of road accidents.
The AMA disclosed that the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has already initiated enforcement measures targeting traders occupying unauthorized spaces at key locations, including the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Achimota and parts of the Central Business District (CBD).
The Assembly urged all traders and hawkers to immediately vacate designated bus stops and refrain from conducting business in areas reserved for vehicular and pedestrian movement.
It warned that enforcement operations would be intensified and that individuals who disregard the directive would face sanctions in accordance with the Assembly’s by-laws.
The AMA further cautioned traders against returning to locations that have been cleared, stressing that the reoccupation of bus stops would attract additional enforcement measures, including possible prosecution.
The Assembly reiterated its commitment to maintaining public order, improving road safety and ensuring the orderly use of public spaces across the city.
The statement was signed by Gilbert Nii Ankrah, Head of Public Affairs, on behalf of the Metro Chief Executive.