Accra decongestion: Accra Mayor gifts GHC1000 to a 71-year-old trader at Tudu market

The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has given 1000 cedis to a 71-year-old trader at Tudu market.

A viral video from GTV Ghana shows traders celebrating as she thanks the Mayor.

On May 20, 2025, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) started a major decongestion exercise.

The AMA task forces worked with the Ghana Police Service during this operation. They dismantled makeshift stalls and unauthorized kiosks. Vendors were removed from pavements and roadsides in key areas of the Central Business District.

The first phase focuses on several locations:
- AMA Head Office
- Kinbu Road to Railways
- ECG Junction to King Tackie Tawiah Statue
- Opera Square through Adabraka

This operation will last for two weeks. Its goals are to enforce city bylaws, ease congestion, and ensure safe movement for pedestrians and vehicles.

After the decongestion exercise began, vehicles moved freely without obstruction from traders.

Speaking to the press on May 20, Mayor Allotey said, “This exercise is not a nine-day wonder.” He emphasized that they will continue until roads are clear.

He added that they would return to the streets shortly after speaking. Their next stops include Circle and possibly Kaneshie.

Watch the video below:

Accra Decongestion Exercise: Accra Mayor gifts GHC1000 to a 71-year-old trader at Tudu market pic.twitter.com/VOOVVPnz0b
— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) May 20, 2025