The Mayor of Accra, Michael Allotey, has announced that items seized during the ongoing decongestion exercise in the Central Business District will be donated to the Ghana Prisons Service. This decision marks a departure from the previous practice of auctioning off seized goods.
The decongestion exercise, launched on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, is a collaborative effort between the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA). The initiative aims to reduce congestion, enforce city by-laws, and improve sanitation in key areas of the capital.
On the first day of the campaign, the focus was on areas around the AMA Head Office, including Kinbu Road to Railways, ECG Junction to the King Tackie Tawiah Statue, and Opera Square to Adabraka. These areas are known hotspots for street vending and traffic obstruction.
Speaking to journalists after the first day of the operation, Mayor Allotey emphasized that the campaign would be intensified. “Tomorrow, you are not going to have it this way. I will pack all these things for the prison when I come tomorrow. Today is your lucky day,” he stated.
The Mayor stressed that the initiative is not a one-time event, but part of a sustained effort to reclaim public spaces and improve mobility for both pedestrians and motorists. “This exercise is not a nine-day wonder; we will be on the streets until we ensure that the roads are clear,” he stated.
