The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) says the proposed 24-hour market at Agbogbloshie has not been pursued without consultation, with more than three months of engagements held with traders, traditional authorities and other stakeholders whose livelihoods or properties could be affected.
The Assembly said the consultations, led by the Accra Mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, have focused on the project’s land requirements, movement of traders, continuity of business activities and measures to minimise disruption ahead of construction.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the AMA said approximately four acres of land are required for the full implementation of the project, of which about 3.2 acres have so far been identified.
This includes three plots equivalent to 0.48 acres within the existing Agbogbloshie Yam Market area, an issue the Assembly said has formed a significant part of discussions with the market’s leadership.
The AMA said it was seeking practical arrangements that would allow the project to proceed while protecting the legitimate interests and livelihoods of affected traders, rather than arbitrarily displacing them.
The Assembly said its consultations included the Ga Traditional Council, Agbogbloshie Yam Market leadership, Nzema Market, Cargo Station, traders and other occupants within the proposed project area.
The AMA also said it issued a one-month notice ending August 31 to traders and occupants within portions of Agbogbloshie identified as part of the project site.
According to the Assembly, stakeholders have been given opportunities to raise concerns and make proposals on land requirements, trader movement, business continuity and the need for an orderly implementation process.
It added that representatives who participated in the engagements were provided with transportation allowances of not less than GH¢3,000 per meeting to facilitate their participation.
The proposed market is expected to provide modern infrastructure for extended commercial activity, improve sanitation and safety, organise trading activities and create employment and other economic opportunities in Accra.
The AMA said it would continue engaging affected traders, traditional authorities and other stakeholders before the main construction works begin, while urging the public to rely on official information from the Assembly rather than unverified claims about the project.