Chaos at Cape Coast’s major markets met its match on Thursday, January 29, 2026, as the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly (CCMA) rolled out a bold decongestion exercise to reclaim road lanes and pedestrian walkways.
Backed by the Kotokuraba Police and Fire Command, NADMO, City Guards, and Community Police officers, the operation cleared traders who had turned busy streets into dangerous trading zones.
The heavily affected areas included the Kotokuraba and Abura Markets — known for daily traffic congestion and overcrowding.
Addressing the media, CCMA Coordinating Director Mr. Asuma Braimah said the move was aimed at restoring order, improving sanitation, and preventing accidents.
“This is not a punishment exercise. It is about enforcing city by-laws and protecting lives,” he noted.
He added that the Assembly is working with market leaders to relocate traders to approved trading spaces that will allow them to do business without disrupting traffic.
Reports confirmed that traders were previously warned and sensitized before the exercise began.
Many residents and drivers have praised the action, calling it long overdue and urging CCMA to sustain the enforcement to keep Cape Coast clean, safe, and well-organized.
Story written by DjQwequ | Kobby Kyei Media
