The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has announced that the collection of approved tolls and fees will continue throughout the Christmas and New Year festivities, including weekends, as part of efforts to keep essential city services running during one of the busiest periods of the year.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 23, the Assembly also disclosed that it has activated 24-hour sanitation and security operations across the city.
The move is intended to support continuous waste evacuation, routine clean-up exercises, quick responses to sanitation-related incidents and enforcement activities at key public spaces.
According to the Assembly, the decision reflects the reality of increased commercial and social activities during the festive season, which often puts additional pressure on sanitation systems and public safety arrangements.
Markets, transport terminals and major road corridors are expected to experience high human and vehicular traffic as residents and visitors move around to celebrate.
The AMA has therefore called on traders, transport operators and other fee-paying members of the public to comply fully with existing regulations and bylaws.
It explained that approved tolls and fees remain lawful obligations that help fund daily city operations, particularly sanitation and traffic management services.
Citing the Accra Metropolitan Assembly bye-laws, the Assembly reminded commercial vehicle operators that daily tolls are required at approved loading stations, while lorry park users must pay the prescribed fees upon entry and receive official tickets for every payment.
Market traders were also advised to keep proof of payment for stalls and stores, as required under public market regulations.
“The cooperation of residents and visitors is essential to maintaining cleanliness and order in the city during this festive period,” the statement said.
Members of the public were encouraged to insist on official receipts, report unauthorised collections and use approved waste disposal points to help prevent choked drains and flooding.
