Mayor Michael Allotey of Accra has revealed that items confiscated during the ongoing decongestion exercise in the Central Business District will be donated to the Ghana Prisons Service. This marks a shift from the previous practice of auctioning seized items by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).
The decongestion initiative, which commenced on May 20, 2025, is a collaborative effort between the AMA and the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA). It aims to alleviate congestion, enforce city by-laws, and enhance sanitation in key areas of the capital.
On the first day of the operation, the focus was on high-traffic areas around the AMA Head Office, including Kinbu Road to Railways, ECG Junction to the King Tackie Tawiah Statue, and Opera Square to Adabraka—identified as major hotspots for street vending and traffic obstruction.
After the first day, Mayor Allotey emphasized the campaign’s commitment to improving public spaces. “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 said.
The Mayor reiterated that this initiative is part of a long-term strategy to clear the streets and improve mobility for both pedestrians and motorists, stating, “This exercise is not a nine-day wonder; we will be on the streets until we ensure that the roads are clear.”
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