The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has ordered traders and hawkers occupying designated bus stops across the metropolis to leave within 48 hours, ahead of an enforcement operation.
The directive was issued in a press release on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The Assembly said all traders operating from bus stops must stop trading immediately and remove their belongings from the affected locations.
The move is intended to restore order and ensure that public spaces are used for their designated purposes. It follows complaints from commercial drivers, who say the occupation of bus stops is obstructing the movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
The AMA said hawking at the stopping points was also contributing to traffic congestion. In some cases, commuters are being forced to board or leave vehicles at unsafe locations because the designated areas are occupied.
According to the Assembly, this increases the risk of road accidents and creates wider public safety concerns. It has therefore instructed traders to stay away not only from bus stops, but also from areas reserved for pedestrian movement and vehicle stopping.
The authority said Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey had already begun enforcement action in several parts of the city. Measures have included removing traders from unauthorised spaces at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Achimota and sections of the Central Business District (CBD).
The AMA urged all hawkers and traders to comply with the 48-hour deadline and vacate the designated bus stops without delay. It also warned those affected not to return after the areas have been cleared.
Failure to comply, or reoccupation of the bus stops, could lead to further enforcement action, including prosecution, the Assembly said. It added that action would be taken in accordance with its by-laws.
The AMA reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining public order, improving road safety and ensuring the orderly use of public spaces throughout the metropolis.
