AMA to begin night enforcement against unscreened food vendors

• Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026
• by Nana Kwesi Coomson
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The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to commence a special night-time enforcement operation targeting food vendors who operate without mandatory medical screening within the metropolis.

According to the AMA, the move forms part of broader efforts to strengthen food safety compliance, improve sanitation standards, and ensure that residents were protected from foodborne diseases across the city.

Head of Public Affairs, Gilbert Nii Ankrah who disclosed this said, while many daytime food vendors had complied with the medical screening requirements due to regular monitoring by Environmental Health Officers, a significant number of night operators had deliberately avoided the process by taking advantage of limited enforcement after dark.

He directed all night food vendors within the metropolis to undergo medical screening by the close of the week and warned that failure to comply would attract strict sanctions when the operation begins on Monday.

He indicated that vendors found operating without valid medical certificates would have their food confiscated, face arrest, or be prevented from selling altogether.

He advised affected vendors to visit designated centres, including the Okaikoi South, Ablekuma South, and Ashiedu Keteke Sub-Metropolitan offices, as well as the AMA Metropolitan Health Directorate at the Head Office, to complete the screening process.

He emphasised that the Assembly remained committed to protecting public health and would not hesitate to enforce regulations against any vendor who failed to comply, regardless of the time of operation.

Source: Accra Metropolitan Assembly PR Unit