Just 5 months in office you are sacking us – Tudu trader on AMA decongestion exercise

Some traders in Tudu are unhappy. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) confiscated their goods. This was due to unlawful selling on pavements.

The AMA started a major decongestion exercise on May 20, 2025. Task forces, with the Ghana Police Service, conducted operations. They dismantled makeshift stalls and removed vendors from key areas.

The first phase of the operation focuses on specific locations. These include the AMA Head Office and Kinbu Road to Railways. The goal is to enforce city bylaws and ease congestion.

Traders argue that street vending is their only source of income. They say it supports their families, making removal unfair. They also noted that the previous government did not treat them this way.

One trader said, “Nana Addo in 8 years did not sack us.” They feel mistreated by the current administration after just five months in office.

In contrast, some Makola market women praised the Mayor of Accra. A video showed them appreciating his efforts during the decongestion exercise.

Opinions among Ghanaians vary widely on this issue. Some believe it is necessary for progress in the country. Others criticize those who politicize the situation.

One netizen stated that pavements are meant for pedestrians, not selling goods. Another expressed concern about how this affects development in Ghana.

Overall, reactions to the AMA's actions remain mixed among traders and citizens alike.