Transport unions and traders in central Accra staged a major protest Tuesday in response to what they allege is the unlawful encroachment of the CMB lorry station by private developers.
The demonstration, which drew hundreds of participants, was organized by several key transport groups, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Concerned Drivers Association, the Commercial Transport Operators, and the Container Owners Association. Protesters gathered at Ridge Roundabout before marching toward Jubilee House, the seat of government, where they plan to present a formal petition to the Presidency.
Union leaders accuse developers of seizing land traditionally used by the lorry station, displacing scores of drivers and traders who depend on the hub for their livelihoods. They argue that the disruption has pushed traders onto nearby streets, exacerbating traffic congestion and creating safety hazards in one of Accra’s busiest commercial zones.
“This is not just about land. It’s about jobs, safety, and the functioning of the city,” said a representative of the Concerned Drivers Association.
The CMB lorry station serves as a critical node in Accra’s informal transport network, facilitating daily movement of goods and commuters across the capital and beyond. Protesters are calling on President Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration to halt any private development on the disputed property and formally secure the station’s status as public infrastructure.
Government officials have yet to comment on the matter.
