The Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly says it will deploy a 24-hour taskforce at Lapaz to sustain its ongoing decongestion exercise and prevent traders from returning to pavements and roadsides.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Christian Tetteh Badger, said the decision follows what the assembly describes as a successful enforcement exercise, with many traders complying with directives to relocate their goods.
Speaking during a tour of the area on Monday, May 11, Mr Badger expressed satisfaction with the level of compliance after traders were given a seven-day ultimatum to move their wares away from pedestrian walkways and roadsides.
He noted that although a few traders were yet to fully comply, the overall response had been encouraging.
According to him, the assembly is determined to keep the area clear to improve movement for both pedestrians and motorists.
“I can say confidently that at Lapaz, pedestrians are moving freely. Cars are also moving freely. Also, we will place our taskforce on 24-hour surveillance on the main median so that anybody who returns, the taskforce will clear them. We are going to make sure that the place is free,” he said.
The decongestion exercise forms part of efforts by the assembly to improve traffic flow, restore pedestrian access, and maintain order within the busy commercial area.
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