Greater Accra Regional Minister Titus Glover has taken decisive action to enforce the government’s directive prohibiting kiosks and containers near the newly inaugurated Flower Pot Interchange.
Barely 24 hours after the directive was issued, Sahadatu Seidu, a young trader, resumed selling under the flyover, stating she had “returned to her old spot,” according to a Citi News report.
Videos circulating on social media captured the minister personally dismantling wooden tables set up by a banana hawker at the site.
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Titus Glover reiterated the government’s commitment to maintaining the interchange’s aesthetics during the commissioning ceremony and charged Municipal Assemblies to ensure compliance.
“We share the responsibility to maintain and use these resources wisely. In this light, I will like to urge the Municipal Assemblies, particularly the Ledzokuku and Ayawaso West Wuogon, under whose jurisdiction this interchange falls, to ensure that this area is kept clean. Additionally, I don’t want to see kiosks. We don’t want to see kiosks, containers littered all over here,” he declared.
The President’s Vision for the Flower Pot Interchange
The Flower Pot Interchange, inaugurated on November 19 by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, represents a cornerstone of the government’s infrastructure agenda. Describing the project as a “legacy for the future,” the President underscored its significance in transforming Ghana’s urban landscape.
“It is with considerable pride and singular honour that I declare the Flower Pot Interchange duly commissioned. This moment is not merely about the opening of a new piece of infrastructure; it is about unveiling a vision for Ghana’s future, one driven by lasting progress, inclusivity, and national pride,” the President stated.
Reflecting on his administration’s achievements since 2017, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the transformative role of infrastructure in national development.
“Roads are pathways to opportunity, prosperity, and a better quality of life for all,” he said, describing the interchange as a testament to the government’s dedication to progress.
About the Flower Pot Interchange
Located along the Spintex Road, the interchange features a flyover and an underpass designed to alleviate congestion in one of Accra’s busiest traffic corridors. The project enhances connectivity between East Legon, Madina, Teshie, Spintex, La, and 37, while fostering economic growth and urban development.
With strict enforcement of government directives to preserve its aesthetic appeal, the Flower Pot Interchange is set to serve as a model for sustainable urban infrastructure in Ghana.
