AMA Decongestion: Woman Evicted From Roadside Hails President, Speaks on Her Next Move

• A Ghanaian woman affected by the ongoing AMA decongestion exercise has expressed joy despite being a casualty of the operation
• In a video, she noted that she has often been targeted by colleagues for her unwavering support for the NDC, even when that loyalty has conflicted with her ability to earn a living
• She noted, however, that she was pleased with the move as it taught her to do the right thing and fast-tracked her plans to set up a shop

A woman who voted for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed satisfaction after being among traders displaced during the recent Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) exercise to clear roadside traders from the city streets.

In a video that has since gone viral on social media, the woman revealed that despite being mocked by some members of the public for her political affiliation, she remains delighted with the outcome of the exercise.

“They were laughing and mocking me for voting NDC, but I’m happy because now I can get a proper shop,” she said confidently.

The AMA’s operation, which took place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, aims to decongest Accra’s roads and improve traffic flow by removing unauthorised traders and stalls from busy streets.

While many traders lamented the loss of their informal vending spots, the woman expressed optimism that the forced relocation would lead to better opportunities.

“I believe this is the right step. Now, I have hawked on the streets for many years, but now, I'm going to buy a shop,” she added.

Watch the video below:

Reactions to trader praising gov't despite eviction

Netizens who saw the woman's post expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some criticised her stance, many commended her position on the matter.

@jebril_yusif wrote:

"Good citizens like this, we pray. Not the ones who will get angry at you for doing the right things that'll favour the country as a whole."

@PromzyKingston wrote:

"Happiness is free."

@Malvin347 qupped:

"Just look at the hypocrisy. If this situation were the other way round, the noise and criticism from you people would be endless. Now they’re being sacked but still happily defending the government. Let an Akan NPP member try the same, the story would be totally different. SMH."

@24karat_idol wrote:

"She doesn’t sell anything. She is a kaaya."

@KelvinRoy233 wrote:

"How can I find this girl? I want to give her 10,000 GHC to add up to buy the shop."

@molloy_eug74158 wrote:

"Politics aside, what's the use of the pavement? In Accra, traders have taken over the pavement and forced us onto the road. Even if you use the pavement, you can't walk on it comfortably"

@ABODIE247 wrote:

"She is crying inside."

@KwamiAsamani92 wrote:

"It's only we, the NPP, that are not happy."

AMA boss gifts 71-year-old trader GH¢1,000

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey gifted GH¢1,000 to a 71-year-old trader during a market visit.

He was at Tudu supervising a city-wide decongestion exercise led by the AMA and KoKMA.

The emotional gesture drew reactions from traders and netizens who praised the mayor's act of kindness.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh