Business News of Thursday, 29 June 2017Source: Starrfmonline.comIllegal traders evicted from Accra MallOfficials claim the exercise forms part of efforts to make the capital city clean. Officials of the La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly in Accra have demolished unauthorized structures and evicted hundreds of illegal traders who had overtaken the walkway of Accra Mall and other parts of the assembly. The action by the assembly comes after hawkers and petty traders took over the pavement of the Accra Mall and other unapproved areas in the assembly to conduct their business. According to the MCE for La Dadekotopon, Gladys Man Dede, several meetings have been held with the leadership of the traders in a bid to get them an alternative place, yet they have refused to move. Oduro Amaning, the La Police Commander said the area is going to be monitored to ensure that the traders do not return.

Source: GhanaWeb June 29, 2017 10:07 UTC