The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey has given the authorities of the Metro Mass Transit terminal at Kaneshie First Light 24 hours to clean their surroundings or face legal action.

The directive was issued on Thursday 3rd  September, 2026 when the Mayor stopped at Kaneshie First Light on his return from a working visit to the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) project site in front of Accra Academy.

Addressing the drivers, the mayor expressed concern about the poor sanitary conditions at the terminal and said the Assembly would not tolerate filth at public transport terminals.

He said transport terminals, markets, shops and public spaces must reflect the Assembly’s sanitation drive, adding that managers of public facilities had a responsibility to keep their surroundings clean at all times.

The Mayor warned that the Assembly would take legal action against the authorities of the terminal if they failed to clean the area within the 24-hour deadline.

Hon. Allotey also cautioned shop owners against displaying and selling their wares on pavements, saying the practice obstructed pedestrian movement and contributed to disorder along major roads.

He advised shop owners to keep their frontages clean and ensure that their trading activities did not interfere with public access, drainage systems or road safety.

The Mayor further used the visit to inspect the condition of some roads in the area, where he observed potholes and other defects affecting vehicular movement.

At the Kaneshie Market, Hon. Allotey engaged traders and urged them to maintain cleanliness in and around the market.

At the Takoradi station near the Kaneshie Market, Hon. Allotey cautioned drivers to improve sanitation at the station and gave them six hours to clean and contribute towards the provision of a dustbin at the station to ensure proper waste collection and prevent indiscriminate dumping of refuse.

The Mayor also asked the drivers to regularise their operations and get registered to enable the Assembly to document and easily identify them for effective management and coordination.

Hon. Allotey said the Assembly would continue to engage, educate and enforce its by-laws to promote sanitation, order, and safety across the metropolis.