The operation, which was carried out on Tuesday, was led by the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, and supported by a joint task force made up of city guards, environmental health officers, and personnel from the Ghana Police Service.

Addressing journalists during the exercise, Mayor Allotey said the Assembly would not tolerate any form of encroachment at one of the city’s busiest transport hubs and warned that those who flout the directive would face arrest.

“We are here to move them, stop them, this place is not for selling. This place is not for sale, and we are not selling this place,” he said.

He stressed that the area was designated for transport operations and must remain clear to ensure the safety and convenience of commuters dismissing rumours that the land had been sold to private individuals.

“I want to make it clear that this land has not been sold to anyone. It remains public property, and no such transaction has taken place. As Mayor of Accra, I will not preside over any illegality,” he stated.

Mayor Allotey noted that the traders had been warned on several occasions to vacate the area but refused to comply, necessitating the eviction.

He expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the exercise, saying, “Have you seen how here is cleared? That is how I want to see this place.”

He urged the public, including transport operators, to support the AMA’s efforts to maintain discipline and order across the city, warning that any attempts by traders to return would be met with firm action.