By Sharon Zoe Williams
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has served notice to traders and drivers: make way for the Accra Reset Agenda. At a press conference on January 22, 2026 and attended by stakeholders, assembly members, and government officials, security personnel, the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, warned that shops and containers encroaching on roads and pavements will be removed from February 2026, to pave the way for decongestion, and upgrade where necessary.
The MCE of La Dade-Kotopon, Hon. Alfredos Nii Anyetei, also urged residents to keep streets clean, emphasizing that “the frontages of your shops are your primary responsibility… This year is action year. We’re coming out to take action.” He advised Ghanaians in city business centers to check unauthorized parking and maintain daily cleanliness, rather than waiting for monthly clean-up exercises.
The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey further issued a stern warning to traders and drivers flouting the law, saying they risk prosecution and penalties. Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Ocloo, echoed this, stating the goal is decongestion, not eviction. “We’re not sacking anybody,” she said. “We’re only asking that traders, drivers, and everyone adhere to the red lines.”
Hon. Linda Ocloo emphasised the importance of sanitation, saying “everyday is sanitation day” and encouraging residents to maintain clean environments. The Accra Reset Agenda aims to transform city streets, and officials are calling on citizens to cooperate.
The message is clear: Accra is decongesting, and it’s time for residents to join the journey. The first decongestion exercise slated for February 24 will be taking place at Agbogbloshie.
