Accra Decongestion Exercise Cuts Solid Waste by 14.4 Tonnes
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), supported by the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly, executed a city-wide decongestion campaign on June 27, 2025, targeting Accra’s central business district. Their clean-up efforts—which focused on areas like Kinbu, Tudu, Makola, Rawlings Park, Circle, and Kaneshie—successfully removed 14.4 tonnes of solid waste obstructing pedestrian and vehicular spaces . Impact & Key Benefits Improved Walkability & Traffic Flow: Wider sidewalks and clearer streets eased movement for commuters and vehicles. Enhanced Sanitation: Removing heaps of refuse elevated the cleanliness and hygiene of key commercial zones. Enforcement of Regulations: Exercise invoked AMA’s hawkers bye-laws and traffic rules, balancing orderly commerce with civic space usage . Greater Civic Awareness: High-visibility clean-up activities helped remind traders and the public of maintaining public-space discipline. Why This Matters ReasonSignificanceUrban LivabilityCleaner streets enhance quality of life and reduce health risks in densely populated areas.Commerce […]