Commercial transport operators across Ghana have given the Ghana Police Service and local assemblies a three-day ultimatum to remove traders occupying roads and bus stops.
In a press release dated December 14, 2025, the operators cited Regulation 117 of the Road Traffic Regulations, LI 2180 (2012), which prohibits the sale of goods and services on roads. They called for the immediate evacuation of traders from major roads and transport terminals to ensure safety and free movement.
The group warned that failure to enforce the law within the stipulated period would compel them to take nationwide action, including the withdrawal of transport services on Thursday, December 18, 2025.
The operators have urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies, as well as other relevant authorities, to act swiftly to prevent disruptions to transport services.
They also called on all commercial drivers and transport unions to unite in support of the action to reclaim roads and bus stops.
Read the statement below:
PRESS RELEASE
14TH DECEMBER 2025
COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT OPERATORS GIVES GHANA POLICE SERVICE AND ASSEMBLIES THREE DAYS ULTIMATUM TO EVACUATE TRADERS ON OUR ROADS AND BUS STOPS.
To: Traders, Metropolitan Assembly, municpal Assembly, District Assembly and Relevant Authorities
We are issuing a 3-day ultimatum to traders occupying roads and bus stops in various destinations to vacate these areas immediately. The Road Traffic Regulations LI 2180-2012 Regulation 117 clearly states that traders should not sell on roads.
The Law is clear, and the law is the law
Regulation 117: “No person shall sell or offer for sale any goods or services on a road.”
We demand that:
- Traders vacate roads and bus stops within 3 days
- Metropolitan Assembly,Municipal Assembly, District Assembly should enforce Road Traffic Regulations LI 2180 ,
Authorities should ensure safe and accessible roads and bus stops for all users
Consequences of Non-Compliance
If our demands are not met within 3 days, we will be forced to take action, and no car will move on Thursday, December 18, 2025. We will not be responsible for any disruptions to travel plans.
Call to Action
We urge all commercial transport operators to stand united and support this action. Let us work together to reclaim our roads and bus stops.
Signed…..
Commercial Transport Operators, Ghana
Asonaba Nana Wiredu
Acting Chairman Commercial Transport Operators
0540377307
Samuel Amoah
Deputy National P.R.O GPRTU
0243062953
David Agboado
Deputy National P.R.O GPRTU
0541063682
Charles Danso
National Chairman Ghana Committed Drivers Association
0552803356
0244233929
Yaw Barimah
True Drivers Union National P.R.O
0554822565
0500312104
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