ACCRA Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that it has agreed to allocate some space on the streets of Accra to hawkers.
A statement by the Assembly said it has after a meeting with various hawker-groups in the metropolis, agreed to give them space on some major streets to sell.
According to a statement signed by the AMA’s Public Relations Officer, Numo Blafo, the agreement, dubbed “redline policy” was first developed last year but could not be immediately implemented.
“It is the hope of the AMA that the hawkers will comport themselves during this period, and to report any grievance to the Assembly for an amicable resolution,” the statement said.
The Assembly said although it would permit hawking within the metropolis, indiscriminate activities will be dealt with in line with its bye-laws.
The decision by the AMA seemed to be contrary to what many expected of the Assembly since the hawkers have been partly blamed for causing human and vehicular traffic congestion and littering within the city.
In some parts of the metropolis, hawkers have taken over pavements and extended their activities to the shoulders of the road, making it difficult for commuters and drivers to move with ease.
It was however unclear t how the AMA will address the issue of congestion and poor sanitation having agreed with the hawkers to allow them carry out their activities without interference in some areas.
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