The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has rejected claims that it is undertaking the proposed 24-Hour Market project at Agbogbloshie without consulting affected traders and other stakeholders.
The Assembly said it has engaged traditional authorities, market leaders, traders and occupants in the project area for more than three months to discuss the proposed redevelopment and its possible impact on businesses and livelihoods.
According to the AMA, the consultations have covered the project design, land requirements, movement of traders and measures to minimise disruption to existing businesses.
The Assembly said key engagements were held with the Ga Mantse and the Ga Traditional Council, traders at Agbogbloshie and the leadership of the Agbogbloshie Yam Market.
It said approximately four acres of land are required for the project, with about 3.2 acres so far identified. This includes three plots, covering approximately 0.48 acres, within the existing Yam Market area.
The AMA said the inclusion of part of the Yam Market has been discussed with its leadership and stressed that the project is not intended to arbitrarily displace traders.
It added that following the consultations, a one-month notice ending August 31, 2026, was served on traders and occupants within portions of Agbogbloshie identified for the project.
The Assembly also disclosed that stakeholder representatives were given transportation allowances of not less than GH¢3,000 per meeting during the consultation process.
The AMA said discussions will continue with affected traders, traditional authorities and other stakeholders before the main construction works begin.
It urged the public to rely on official information from the Assembly rather than unverified claims about the project.
