The culture of indiscipline has deeply entrenched itself in Ghanaian society, with far-reaching consequences for the country’s development.
From major streets to homes and marketplaces, civil disobedience is evident in every aspect of daily life.
A prime example is how some Mallam Market traders in Accra have abandoned their designated spaces, taking over the pavement along the Accra-Kasoa Highway to sell their wares – a clear breach of regulations.
The situation is getting out of hand, with the number of traders increasing daily and with multiple displays of foodstuffs right on the pavement along the highway, abandoning their designated shops and stalls for the streets.
This has led to self-inflicted gridlocks, especially during rush hours.
The practice poses danger to pedestrians and drivers alike.
The indiscipline is palpable – not just traders, but private car owners park their vehicles in the middle of the highway, obstructing traffic.
Saturdays are the worst, with the Kasoa-to-Kaneshie stretch becoming a hotspot for unregulated trading.
People sell everything from veggies to clothes, and no one seems to be enforcing the rules.
The lack of strict enforcement of bylaws by local authorities is to blame, allowing traders to flout rules with impunity.
Commuters are suffering, stuck in traffic for hours, and pedestrians are forced to use the highway, dodging cars and vendors.
The situation is frustrating, and people are calling for action.
Paa Nii Saka Brown, a commuter, vented his frustration, calling on the Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly to crack down on the traders and deploy municipal guards to prevent their return.
“It’s a blatant display of lawlessness,” he said, adding that it hampers the country’s development.
He also suggested that the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) needs to step in and restore order if the Ablekuma North Municipal Assembly cannot handle it.
He further suggested designated trading areas for persons who want to sell items.
Akos, a trader, explained that customers often complained about parking difficulties, deterring them from entering the market.
To boost sales, she and others decided to sell on the pavement instead.
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