{"id":61011,"date":"2023-11-30T18:41:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T18:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/?p=61011"},"modified":"2023-11-30T15:28:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T15:28:46","slug":"ama-metsec-to-clear-traders-selling-on-the-streets-by-december-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/ama-metsec-to-clear-traders-selling-on-the-streets-by-december-5","title":{"rendered":"AMA, MetSec to clear traders selling on the streets by December 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in collaboration with the Metropolitan Security Council (MetSec) has outlined some stringent measures to clear traders selling on the streets of Accra come December 5.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to them, the enforcement of the Road Traffic Regulation Law 2012 (LI 2180), it is a task that must be undertaken at all costs, following a meeting with stakeholders on November 27, 2023, where the measures were outlined for the attention and compliance of the public<\/p>\n<p>Mrs Elizabeth Kwatsoe Sackey, Accra Metropolitan Chief Executive, who chaired the MetSec meeting warned that trading on the streets, pavements and the designated areas is banned, starting from December 5, under the \u201cOperation Let the Traffic Flow\u201d exercise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVehicles that are parked and loaded at unauthorized places will also be towed and offenders will duly be fined while transducing activities on the Kaneshie footbridge should cease immediately to avoid prosecution,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs Sackey said a special taskforce comprised of the Police and the AMA would be deployed to ensure compliance and those found culpable would be arrested and prosecuted.<\/p>\n<p>She said information vans had been deployed to inform traders, drivers and other recalcitrant, especially those selling on the streets to vacate while drivers desist from indiscriminate parking and loading to avoid arrest and prosecution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile the Assembly deeply appreciates the contribution of the informal sector, including street vendors to our city\u2019s vibrant life, Operation let the Traffic flow has become imperative for the overall well-being of every citizen,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p>The Accra Chief Executive added that as the AMA celebrates its 125 anniversary and during this festive season; \u201cwe must all adhere to a conscientious approach in maintaining the cleanliness of our city.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mrs Sackey warned that the exercise would be a continuous process that would be carried out frequently until sanity was maintained along the streets and the environment since their activities were a contributory factor to the heaps of garbage on the roads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\">Ghana<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) in collaboration with the Metropolitan Security Council (MetSec) has outlined some stringent measures to clear traders selling on the streets of Accra come December 5. 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