The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has commended vendors at the Central Business District for adhering to the “red line” policy, a boundary initiative aimed at regulating street trading along key pavements in the capital.

He made the remarks during a visit to the market area to monitor compliance.

He further assured that ongoing construction works at the Tuesday Market and other sites will soon provide vendors with designated spaces to trade.

“I am very happy that they have listened to us, and they are making our work easier. I have seen that some of them do not have spaces, and I am going to create spaces for them.”

Responding to concerns that the decongestion exercise may be short-lived, Michael Allotey reaffirmed his commitment to sustained enforcement through public engagement and the use of fines to ensure lasting compliance.

“I will make sure I fix the problem on the street. People will have to be comfortable with where they work. The driving must flow, and people should not be worried when coming to Accra because of the overcrowding.”