The Ministry of Local Government has issued a one-week ultimatum to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to remove all unauthorised billboards across the Greater Accra Region.
The directive is part of a renewed push to restore urban order, mitigate safety risks, and improve the capital’s visual appeal.
The announcement was made by the Deputy Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, during an inspection tour of several municipal areas, including Ayawaso West, Ayawaso East, and La Dade-Kotopon.
The Deputy Minister expressed grave concern over the rising number of unregulated advertising structures, warning that their proliferation is not only distorting the city’s landscape but also posing significant hazards to residents.
Local authorities have been tasked to act swiftly within the one-week window or face further directives as the government intensifies efforts to sanitise the capital.
This move forms part of a broader urban development agenda aimed at transforming Accra into a cleaner, more organised, and globally competitive city.
Meanwhile, the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) has strongly backed the crackdown, describing the intervention as long overdue.
Executive Director Isaac Cudjoe, who accompanied the technical committee during the inspection, noted that the capital’s skyline has become chaotic and requires firm enforcement to restore order.
He highlighted that while AAG members generally comply with existing regulations, many operators in the outdoor advertising sector remain unregistered and operate outside industry standards.
The Association supports the demolition of illegally mounted boards to ensure the sector is properly regulated and to protect the interests of legitimate businesses.
Mr Cudjoe expressed confidence that with sustained political will and continued collaboration between the government and industry players, the environment will be significantly improved by next year.
Ultimately, the success of the initiative will depend on consistent and firm enforcement.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
