The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has given traders and hawkers occupying unauthorised bus stops across the metropolis 48 hours to vacate the locations ahead of an enforcement exercise.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Assembly directed all traders operating at designated bus stops to immediately cease trading and clear the affected areas to restore order and ensure the proper use of public spaces.
The directive follows concerns raised by commercial drivers that traders have occupied designated stopping points, which they say obstructs the movement of vehicles and pedestrians and poses risks to public safety.
According to the AMA, the activities of hawkers at bus stops contribute to traffic congestion and force commuters to board and alight from vehicles at unsafe locations, increasing the risk of road accidents.
The Assembly disclosed that the Accra Mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, had already initiated enforcement measures, including the removal of traders occupying unauthorised spaces at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Achimota and parts of the Central Business District (CBD).
It has urged hawkers and traders to immediately vacate designated bus stops and refrain from trading in areas reserved for pedestrian movement and vehicle stopping.
The AMA warned that it would intensify enforcement and take necessary action, in accordance with its by-laws, against individuals who disregard the directive.
It also cautioned traders against returning to locations that have been cleared, warning that reoccupying the bus stops could attract further enforcement action, including prosecution.
The Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining public order, promoting road safety and ensuring the orderly use of public spaces across the metropolis.
