Authorities have evicted all hawkers operating under the newly inaugurated Flower Pot Interchange following public backlash over viral images of vendors selling fruits at the location just a day after the project’s launch.
The swift action, led by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, took place on November 20.
The minister emphasized the importance of maintaining the interchange’s intended purpose and appearance.
However, some hawkers have expressed their displeasure, claiming they were promised a designated area to continue their trade once the interchange was completed.
They argue that the site has been their place of business for years and are seeking clarity on their future arrangements.
“We have operated in this location for 25 years, during the administration of former President Kufuor, who did not remove us. Similarly, late former President Atta Mills and former President John Mahama also chose not to evict us.
“We are currently facing challenges in conducting sales under the administration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. We had previously reached agreements with the relevant authorities regarding our sales location, which was designated for us. Although we intended to make payments to the assembly, we were advised against it and told to proceed with our business operations.
“We are currently facing challenges in conducting sales under the administration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. We had previously reached agreements with the relevant authorities regarding our sales location, which was designated for us. Although we intended to make payments to the assembly, we were advised against it and told to proceed with our business operations.