Kasoa Trader Who Erects Food Stall Under Traffic Light Sparks Outrage

• A trader who erected a makeshift stall directly beneath a traffic light in Kasoa has caused a stir
• The trader's actions have prompted widespread concerns about road safety and lawlessness
• Major urban areas have been trying to decongest roads and pavements of illegal traders

A trader who erected a makeshift stall directly beneath a traffic light in Kasoa has sparked some outrage online.

The woman, reported to be selling food, set up a canopy that almost completely covers the device, leaving it sticking through the roof of her stall.

The scenario, captured by UTV, sparked widespread concern over road safety and lawlessness.

Many social media users have called on the police to take immediate action against the violation.

"Why would cover a whole street light, chale it’s time laws must start working in this country. We keep throwing tantrums at leaders for their bad leadership skills yet as citizens see what we’ve been doing. This is so wrong she needs to be arrested and fined. How?"

Some also called for better efforts to help traders understand the laws.

"In my opinion, as part of the reset agenda, the NCCE [National Commission on Civic Education] must be going to various markets, churches, mosques, and all social gatherings to explain the laws and the sanctions associated with them for our brothers and sisters."

These concerns come as major urban areas have been trying to decongest roads and pavements of unauthorised traders.

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) began an exercise to prevent illegal trading in key trading areas on May 20.

Officials of the AMA visited notorious areas like the Kantamanto markets, Tudu, Circle and Kinbu Senior High Tech to clear traders.

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, announced a GH¢2,000 fine for traders operating on pavements. The exercise was done in collaboration with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly.

During the exercise, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, announced a GH¢2,000 fine for traders operating on pavements and streets within the Central Business District.

Immigration service swoops on street kids, guardians

Last week, the Ghana Immigration Service carried out a special operation at Kaneshie and Abossey Okai to remove foreign child beggars and their accompanying guardians from the streets.

The exercise took place in the early hours of May 16, 2025, in response to concerns about the growing presence of non-Ghanaian street kids in Accra.

At the end of the operation, the service detained 2,241 individuals. This comprised of 384 men were detained, 525 women, 577 boys, and 755 girls.

Trotro drivers threaten to strike over traders

YEN.com.gh also reported that commercial transport operators across the country threatened to strike from Monday, May 19, 2025, in protest of traders operating on roads, pavements and bus stops.

They were upset with the government’s failure to enforce the Road Traffic Regulations Act, 2012, which prohibit such intrusions, but later rescinded the strike after decongestion efforts had begun.

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union, the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, and the True Drivers Union were pushing for the strike, decrying the actions of unauthorised traders in the capital.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh