{
  "id": 18128742,
  "title": "AMA gives traders at unauthorised bus stops 48 hours to vacate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/ama-gives-traders-at-unauthorised-bus-stops-48-hours-to-vacate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T13:09:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ama-gives-traders-at-unauthorised-bus-stops-48-hours-to-vacate/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has given traders occupying unauthorized bus stops across the city 48 hours to cease trading and leave their locations before an enforcement operation. A statement from the Assembly, released on November 4, 2026, revealed that the directive came after commercial drivers expressed concern over the obstruction caused by hawkers and other traders in designated bus stops. The AMA emphasized that this practice hindered vehicle and pedestrian movement, caused traffic congestion, and forced commuters to use unsafe locations to board and alight from vehicles, thereby increasing the risk of road accidents. Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has already started enforcement actions, such as removing traders from unauthorized spaces at the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Achimota, and parts of the Central Business District. The Assembly urged traders to vacate designated bus stops and refrain from trading in areas meant for vehicle and pedestrian movement. The AMA pledged to increase enforcement and take necessary actions against violators in line with its by-laws. The Assembly also warned traders not to return to cleared locations, as reoccupation could lead to further enforcement actions, including prosecution. The exercise is part of the Assembly's commitment to maintaining order in public spaces, enhancing road safety, and ensuring that designated bus stops are used for their intended purpose. Traders who do not comply with the directive could face enforcement actions after the 48-hour deadline.",
  "summary": "The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has given traders occupying unauthorised bus stops across the metropolis 48 hours to cease trading and vacate the locations ahead of an enforcement exercise. In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Assembly said the directive followed concerns raised by commercial drivers over the obstruction of designated bus stops by hawkers and other…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}