{
  "id": 19886463,
  "title": "Government begins billboard crackdown Saturday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/government-begins-billboard-crackdown-saturday",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T21:46:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-begins-billboard-crackdown-saturday/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, November 14, the Ghanaian government will initiate a nationwide campaign to inspect and enforce billboard regulations, with non-compliant structures facing demolition. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs in partnership with the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) and other relevant bodies, aims to enhance public safety and enforce adherence to outdoor advertising regulations. According to a November 13 press release, the ministry announced the start of the operation, following a previous announcement on November 5. Advertisers were instructed to display their names and company details on billboard structures by Friday, November 13. Violations of the set standards and regulatory provisions will result in the removal of the billboard. The ministry seeks public cooperation to ensure the exercise's success, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the public, enforcing regulatory compliance, and maintaining an orderly environment for outdoor advertising.",
  "summary": "The government will, from Saturday, November 14, begin a nationwide billboard inspection and enforcement exercise, with structures found to be in breach of prescribed standards and regulatory requirements facing demolition. The exercise, being undertaken by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs in collaboration with the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) and…",
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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."
}