Accra Decongestion: Challenges and Progress in Nkrumah Circle

Accra Decongestion Exercise: Day 2 Brings Challenges and Progress in Nkrumah Circle Accra, Ghana – May 22, 2025 – The second day of Accra's large-scale decongestion exercise saw significant progress, but also highlighted the complex challenges involved. The operation, focused on Nkrumah Circle, involved the removal of informal settlements and street vendors. An environmental health officer, Joseph Asitanga, spoke to reporters about the operation. "We did the sensitization all over Accra Central," Asitanga explained. "The work is face-to-face. We are tackling it. You can imagine the enormity of the job here." The video footage shows the officer's team working to clear the area, interacting with residents, and dealing with the removal of numerous stalls. The scene is a mix of organized effort and the emotional reactions of those being displaced. Asitanga emphasized the importance of the exercise, stating that if they didn't complete the work in one go, the informal settlements would simply return. Despite the challenges, the exercise demonstrates a determined effort by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly to improve the city's infrastructure and reduce congestion. The operation's success will depend on the long-term impact and the support provided to those affected by the removals.