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 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 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 met with 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.