Market Leaders Back AMA’s Clean-Up: ‘Return to Proper Shops, Free Up Streets!’ –
Key Points
- Traders’ boss Mercy Naa Afrowa Needjan fully supports AMA’s push to clear Accra’s choked streets, calling it a “good agenda.”
- Empty markets vs. crowded streets: She revealed that Makola, Adabraka, Osu & Circle markets have space, but sellers prefer roadsides for more customers.
- “Follow the money” problem: Traders abandon markets because streets attract more buyers—but this blocks cars & pedestrians. (Source: MyJoyOnline)
- Big plea: “We beg our traders—go back to the markets. Let’s free roads for traffic & make Accra safer!”
Why This Matters
✅ Markets are empty, but streets are jammed—hurting businesses & drivers.
✅ AMA’s cleanup (starting at Kinbu, Opera Square & Adabraka) aims to fix this.
✅ Success needs cooperation: Traders must use built markets instead of pavements.
Bottom Line:
Accra’s traders and leaders agree—cleaner streets = better business for everyone. Will sellers move back? (Source: MyJoyOnline Exclusive)