Traders at the Central Business District (CBD) of Accra have defied the red line initiative which has been reintroduced by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, to peddle their business on pavements and unauthorised spots in the area.
The initiative which was originally implemented under former Mayor Alfred Oko Vanderpuije, according to AMA, has been reintroduced with stronger enforcement strategy and deeper collaboration with stakeholders, particularly market women.
However, in a video report shared on CITI FM's X account on Monday,26, 2025, a trader reacting to the development explained why she has returned to the streets to sell.
According to her, trading on the streets is their main source of livelihood and hence is forced to return to do business. "This place is our office.
