Clear abandoned vehicles from the streets within two weeks – MCE 

Ayawaso Central Municipal Chief Executive, Rudolph Collinwoode-Williams, has given a two-week deadline for the removal of abandoned and parked vehicles from public roads.

The directive, announced during a stakeholder meeting on the 2026 fee-fixing proposal, is aimed at easing congestion, improving traffic flow, and reducing accidents across the municipality.

Mr. Collinwoode-Williams expressed concern that many vehicle owners and mechanics had converted public roads into makeshift workshops, creating dangerous obstructions for drivers and pedestrians.

According to him, the Assembly spends a disproportionate amount of its revenue on sanitation and waste management, leaving limited resources for infrastructure development such as road construction, school facilities, and healthcare projects.

He stressed that public cooperation and discipline were critical if the municipality was to channel funds into meaningful development.

The MCE advised mechanics to only take in vehicles they could repair immediately, rather than leaving them unattended along the roadsides for extended periods.

Describing the situation as unacceptable, he warned that the assembly would adopt a zero-tolerance approach when the ultimatum given elapses.

Mr. Collinwoode-Williams also cautioned residents and business operators against placing unauthorized structures, kiosks, and containers on pedestrian walkways, noting that such practices endangered lives by forcing people onto busy roads.

He urged the public to respect municipal by-laws to maintain order and safety.

Supporting his call, the Municipal Coordinating Director, Ishmael Nana Ogyefo, reminded residents that portions of land along the roadside belonged to the government and could not be claimed without proper authorization.

He clarified that anyone seeking to place a structure must apply for a permit, and even then, approvals were only granted for temporary installations.

Nana Ogyefo outlined three main categories of permits available: the Structure Placement Permit, which applies to temporary structures such as kiosks and containers; the Business Operating Permit (BOP), which is required before opening a shop or stall; and the Permanent Structure Permit, issued for buildings on legally acquired land.

He emphasized that violations attracted sanctions and urged compliance to avoid unnecessary confrontations with the Assembly.

The Assembly has assured that enforcement will follow the two-week ultimatum, with officials determined to restore order and safeguard public spaces within the Ayawaso Central Municipality.