AMA to designate streets for Christmas trading from 6am to 6pm

Author: ghanaweb.comPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Ghana

Business & Economy

AMA to designate streets for Christmas trading from 6am to 6pm

Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey announced that the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) will designate selected streets for trading during the Christmas festivities, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The measure is intended to provide traders with approved spaces while helping vehicles and pedestrians move freely during the busy season. The article does not identify the streets involved.

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