The Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has met with street hawkers in the Central Business District (CBD).The engagement was aimed at restoring orderliness ahead of a major decongestion exercise scheduled for Tuesday, May 20.During the meeting, Michael Kpakpo Allotey noted, “I am pleading with you to assist us in cleaning up the city and restoring order. We all want a better and more organised environment, and cooperation is vital in achieving that goal.

“Our upcoming 24-hour economy policy will create new opportunities for you to sell your goods overnight. But for now, I plead that we stay off the pavement as we carry out this important cleanup”.Traders selling on the streets and pavements in Accra have until Tuesday, May 20, to vacate.The Mayor of Accra has warned that individuals who flout the directive will be sanctioned by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).

“As the mayor of Accra, I cannot allow this to continue. Starting on Tuesday, we will begin the exercise. Please understand, we are not targeting anyone personally."The decongestion exercise will begin from Okaishie through Circle and Kaneshie.