Ghanaian Woman Cries out Over AMA Decongestion, Claims She Lost GH¢2.8K During the Process
- A Ghanaian trader was devastated after officials from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) visited her workplace to evict traders
- She noted in a video that she lost a vast sum of money during the AMA decongestion exercise recently held
- Netizens who saw the video were touched and expressed mixed reactions in the comments section of the post
- In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a counsellor shared his views on how this can affect the mental health of the trader
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A Ghanaian trader has expressed her heartbreak after reportedly losing GH¢2,800 during the recent Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) decongestion exercise.
The woman, whose identity has been withheld, shared her distressing experience in a video, claiming that the money went missing during the chaotic process of trying to save her goods from the task force.
Source: Twitter
In the video, the visibly upset trader explained that the GH¢2,800 was money she had received as part of her susu savings.
She clarified that the money was intended for someone else, and that person had entrusted her with it for safekeeping.
"It was the turn of someone who had saved with me, and the person collecting the money came to leave it with me. I placed it in a bucket, thinking it was safe," she recounted, her voice trembling with emotion.
The incident unfolded when the AMA task force arrived in the market to enforce the decongestion measures, which are aimed at clearing unauthorised street vendors from the city.
As the task force began evicting traders, the woman said she was preoccupied with trying to protect her goods from being seized. In the commotion, she lost track of the money she had placed in the bucket.
Watch the video below:
AMA begins decongestion exercise in Accra
On May 20, 2025, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly began a decongestion exercise aimed at removing street traders from unauthorised areas in the Central Business District.
Officials of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly visited some major markets in Accra on May 20, to remove traders from areas like road sides. The exercise was done in collaboration with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA).
The exercise, led by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Allotey, saw places like the Kantamanto markets, Tudu, and the Kinbu Senior High Tech area cleared of congestion to aid easier commuter movement.
Source: TikTok
Traders lament as AMA commences decongestion exercise
Traders who were thrown off the streets were unhappy about AMA's move. Many cried out, claiming that they had nowhere to conduct their businesses. However, this did not stop the Accra Mayor and his officials from evicting the traders.
Losing money causes you stress, expert says
Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, a Ghanaian counsellor and mental health expert, Counsellor Elom, spoke on how losing the money can affect the trader psychologically.
"This is not good for the trader. First of all, the trader may already be going through stress due to the decongestion exercise and losing the money can increase her stress level. I advise she immediately reports the matter to the police," one person said.
Netizens react as woman cries over missing money
Netizens who saw the video of the Ghanaian trader crying over her missing money were divided and expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some sympathised with her, others doubted her claim.
@akwesi_tugah wrote:
"How can one get in touch with her."
@colorrblack wrote:
"Settings."
@Neymind_1 wrote:
"Sorry for her, but they have to move."
@PrynzWade wrote:
"Lol that’s the new way of getting sympathy."
@patgrumpilot wrote:
"We'll make Accra Neat again."
@ka_kalor wrote:
"Accra stay by plan indeed."
Traders back on pavements after AMA decongestion
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian traders who were sent away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, returned to the streets with their trading activities.
In a video, the traders were seen with their goods arranged and calling on prospective buyers to come to them.
Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions in the comments, with some critical and others sympathetic.
Source: YEN.com.gh
