Check the congestion on Circle pedestrian walk ways

Crowded Odawna pavement

 Dear Editor,

Having observed the con­gestion on the pedestrian walkways at the Kwame Nkrumah interchange (Circle) area in Accra, I cannot help but show much concern.

It is astonishing how hawkers and ‘Okada’ riders have taken over the walkways, turning it into business ground or market centre while pedestrian struggle to meander their way through.

Hawkers have projected their umbrellas at every available space on the walkway, with a display of all kinds of items rang­ing from second-hand dresses, shoes, fruits, vegetables, phones and its accessories, herbal medicine, pastries, underwears among other items.

This situation by hawkers com­pels pedestrians to manoeuver their way through the thick crowd of disorder.

The overcrowding of pedes­trians struggling to make their way out of the thick crowd I believe is unhygienic as one can contract disease or sickness from the sweat of the other per­son or even catch cold.

Motorists also have made it a habit of operating on the pedestrian walkways which is very risky and poses danger to pedestrians.

Also, various food joints at the walkways must be cleared be­cause the place is not conducive as well as unhygienic.

This poses health challenges to travellers and others who pur­chase them for consumption.

I would like to call on the ap­propriate authorities and stake­holders to as a matter of urgen­cy, take the necessary measures to resolve this issue.

Interestingly, the place is very close to the Korley Klottey Municipal Assembly and why they have not taken any action to clear the area is mind boggling.

What appears fascinating re­mains the fact that these sellers have abandoned their shops in the Odawna Market and have relocated to the roadside.

Dorothy Ayebea,

Accra.