AMA clears Achimota bus stop to make way for Ayalolo buses

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has stepped up efforts to reclaim public spaces in the capital, clearing unauthorised structures around the Achimota New Overhead Ayalolo bus stop to improve access for commercial buses and their passengers. The operation, led by the Accra Mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, targeted structures and trading activities obstructing the bus stop, where Ayalolo and other commercial buses are expected to pick up and drop off passengers.

The clearance is intended to provide buses with adequate space to operate, reduce obstructions and improve traffic movement around the busy transport point. The exercise forms part of a broader campaign by the AMA and the Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly to remove unauthorised structures and trading activities from public spaces. Bus stops targeted The assemblies say the operation is aimed at restoring bus stops to their intended purpose and preventing trading activities from interfering with public transport services.

The presence of structures and traders around loading and offloading points can restrict access for buses, disrupt passenger movement and contribute to congestion, particularly at busy transport locations. By clearing the area around the Achimota interchange, the authorities hope to enable commercial vehicles, especially Ayalolo buses, to serve commuters without having to navigate obstructions at the designated stop.

Broader public-space enforcement The collaboration between the AMA and the Okaikwei North Municipal Assembly is intended to extend the removal of unauthorised structures and trading activities beyond the Achimota bus stop to other areas where public spaces have been occupied. The authorities are seeking to ensure that bus stops remain accessible to public transport operators and commuters, while discouraging trading and other activities that obstruct their use.

The clearance forms part of wider efforts to restore order in the city’s transport corridors and improve the movement of people and vehicles. The assemblies are expected to continue addressing the occupation of unauthorised spaces as part of their traffic management and public-space regulation measures.