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Kaneshie footbridge traders given end of April deadline to vacate

Traders operating on the Kaneshie footbridge have been ordered to vacate the area by the end of April 2025.

The directive follows a joint inspection exercise conducted by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), and the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly (ACMA) in the Greater Accra Region.

The inspection, carried out on Wednesday, focused on assessing the condition of deteriorating footbridges across the capital, with particular attention given to the Kaneshie Market area, one of Accra’s busiest commercial centres.

Following the inspection, the Coordinating Director of the AMA, Douglas N.K. Annoful, raised concerns about the structural integrity of the Kaneshie footbridge.

He noted that the continued occupation of the bridge by hawkers and traders was placing additional strain on the already weakened structure, raising serious safety concerns.

Mr. Annoful revealed that the AMA had previously made efforts to relocate the traders to safer and more appropriate trading spaces, but these measures had seen minimal compliance.

He emphasized that the safety of pedestrians must take priority and warned that the April 2025 deadline would be strictly enforced to prevent any potential accidents.

Authorities say the vacating of the footbridge is part of a broader plan to ensure the safety and structural maintenance of critical infrastructure in the city.

 

Source: classfmonline.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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