THE MUNICIPAL Chief Executive (MCE) of Ayawaso Central, Hon. Rudolph Collinwoode-Williams, has issued a two-week ultimatum for vehicle owners and mechanics to remove all abandoned or parked vehicles from the streets.
This directive aims to improve traffic flow and reduce accidents across the municipality. According to the MCE, some vehicle owners and mechanics have turned public roads into makeshift garages, causing congestion and creating safety risks for both pedestrians and drivers.
Speaking during a stakeholder meeting on the 2026 fee-fixing proposal, Hon. Collinwoode-Williams advised mechanics to only accept vehicles they can work on immediately instead of letting them sit by the roadside for days or weeks.
He stressed that a significant portion of the Assembly’s revenue is currently spent on sanitation, clearing choked drains and cleaning rubbish, instead of being directed toward infrastructure such as roads, schools, and health facilities.
He also cautioned against placing containers or structures in unauthorized areas, which obstruct walkways and force pedestrians onto the streets.
The MCE called for public cooperation and discipline, warning that any vehicles left on the roadside after the two-week deadline will be towed at the owner’s expense.
Adding to the conversation, the Municipal Coordinating Director of the Assembly, Ishmael Nana Ogyefo, reminded residents that only a few meters of land from the roadside belong to the government — and no one should assume ownership of that land without permission.
He explained that anyone wishing to place a structure on such land must first obtain a permit. Even then, only temporary structures such as containers, kiosks, or wooden sheds are allowed, because the government may reclaim the land at any time for public use.
Nana Ogyefo also outlined three types of permits issued by the Assembly: a Structure Placement Permit, a Business Operating Permit (BOP), and a Permanent Structure Permit. He emphasized that the Structure Placement Permit applies to temporary structures on government land.
The BOP, on the other hand, is required before starting any business operation in a shop or stall, and failure to obtain it comes with penalties.
The Permanent Structure Permit is for those seeking to construct buildings on legally acquired private or public land. He urged all residents and business owners to follow due process to avoid sanctions and help keep the municipality orderly and safe.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
