The exercise is aimed at safeguarding the traders and marketplaces in the country.
Mayor of Accra, Alfred Oko Vanderpuiye disclosed in an interview with Radio Gold that his outfit has instituted a task force to ensure that no illegal activities are done in the various markets in the city.
He stated firmly that the task force is mandated to ensure safety in the markets and for that matter, has started disconnecting all illegal electrical connections in the marketplaces.
He noted with seriousness, the importance of the mandate given to the task force and so, promised to prosecute offenders in the law court.
The AMA Boss also expressed disappointment in vendors who use the walkways in markets for business, hence creating difficulties for the Ghana Fire Service in times of misadventures.
He has therefore charged the Work, Town and Country Departments of the AMA to remove all structures along the walkways “so that in event of any emergencies, our Fire Service can go through the markets and do what they do best.”
Also, he hinted that traders who use heavy equipment and combustible items must acquire certification from the Fire Service before operating in the markets.
He warned them not to allow persons to undertake any illegal activities “because if they do so, they will face serious prosecution.”
"The good thing about this is that the market leadership themselves have already started working on these things. And it is to that effect that we have also instituted an award every month that we will award the best markets in Accra who are maintaining safety standards and cleanliness.”
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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