The Tamale Metropolitan Assembly (TaMA) will resume its CBD decongestion exercise on November 16, targeting unauthorized traders, hawkers, and tricycle operators.

Published 11 Nov 2026, 14:28 GMTUpdated 11 Nov 2026, 14:30 GMT

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The Management of the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly (TaMA) has issued a notice informing the general public—particularly traders, hawkers, and transport operators—of an upcoming decongestion exercise within the Central Business District (CBD), scheduled to commence on Monday, November 16, 2026.

According to the assembly, the exercise is a continuation of previous phases designed to restore order, enhance public safety, and improve overall sanitation across the CBD and surrounding areas.

A statement issued by the assembly's Public Relations Unit noted that the operation will focus strictly on high-risk zones,including pedestrian walkways, lay-bys, road medians, and spaces directly beneath the overpass.

“Effective Monday, 16th November, all trading activities and weekend market operations are strictly prohibited in the designated target areas,” the statement read.

“Affected occupants are advised to report to the Assembly to register for designated trading locations. Vendors, when allocated space, will be held fully responsible for maintaining sanitation and managing the waste generated from their activities, among other responsibilities.”

Addressing commercial tricycle (“Yellow Yellow”) operators, the statement instructed drivers to load only at designated points and adhere strictly to a maximum capacity limit of eight tricycles per loading station at any given time.

“The Assembly urges all affected individuals and transport unions to cooperate fully with these directives,” the statement continued.

“Security agencies have been briefed and deployed to ensure strict compliance. Non-compliant individuals or operators will face immediate enforcement action in accordance with Assembly bye-laws.”

Tamale Metro Assembly to resume CBD decongestion exercise on November 16

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