The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has issued a stern ultimatum to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Greater Accra Region, warning of legal action should they fail to remove unauthorized billboards mounted along road medians by Monday, June 2, 2025.
The warning follows what the NRSA describes as a disappointing response to a scheduled compliance meeting, which most of the targeted assemblies failed to attend.
Speaking to the media, the NRSA’s Director-General, Mr. Abraham Amaliba, expressed dismay at the absence of the assemblies, stating that it signals a disregard for the Authority’s directive.
“We extended invitations to all relevant MMDAs in Accra through the Ministry of Local Government. Unfortunately, there was confusion, and some assemblies from outside the region attended, thinking it was a nationwide engagement,” Mr. Amaliba explained.
“Those within Greater Accra, who were specifically required to be present, failed to show up. We interpret this as intentional noncompliance, and we are prepared to take the matter to court.”
According to the NRSA, the initial directive gave the assemblies 21 days to dismantle all unauthorised billboards that obstruct pedestrian and vehicular movement or pose safety hazards. The Authority intended to use the recent meeting to assess progress and potentially offer a short extension.
However, the absence of the Greater Accra assemblies has prompted the NRSA to abandon that approach in favor of legal enforcement.
“We were ready to give them more time, but if they won’t even show up to discuss public safety, we will see them in court,” the Director-General stated bluntly.
The NRSA insists that the proliferation of unapproved billboards, particularly on road medians and junctions, contributes to visual distraction for drivers and impedes safe road use—posing serious risks to both motorists and pedestrians.
The Authority says it remains committed to using all available legal tools to ensure road environments are free from such hazards, adding that the safety of the public cannot be compromised due to administrative negligence or poor enforcement at the local level.
