The Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly has begun processes to auction hundreds of abandoned vehicles parked along roadsides as part of efforts to tackle the growing nuisance of roadside mechanics and vulcanisers.
Speaking to Citi News, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Frank Nkansah, said the Assembly has already removed about 140 vehicles from roadsides and is awaiting court approval to auction some that have been abandoned for between four and five years.
He explained that the legal process will allow the Assembly to value, publish and dispose of the vehicles in accordance with the law.
“We have not permitted any mechanic to operate there. As a matter of fact, we have removed about 140 vehicles, and as I speak with you, nearly seven to eight months ago, we began the process.
“We are currently waiting for the final verdict from the courts to grant us the authority to auction these vehicles. Some of these cars have been parked along the roadside for four to five years,” he said.
Mr Nkansah added that the Assembly recently cleared about 114 containers from a major stretch as part of ongoing efforts to sanitise the municipality.
He warned that enforcement exercises will continue to ensure roads remain accessible to the public.
The move has been welcomed by many residents who have long complained about congestion and the untidy environment created by abandoned vehicles and roadside mechanics in the area.
The Assembly said it will continue to work with the courts to ensure the proper disposal of abandoned vehicles.
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