Barely 24 hours after the government issued a strict directive prohibiting the use of kiosks and containers in the vicinity of the Flower Pot Interchange in Accra, Sahadatu Seidu, a young trader, is the first to sell under the newly commissioned flyover.
According to a Citinews report, when contacted, she said she has “returned to her old spot.”
Greater Accra Regional Minister, Titus Glover, emphasized the ban directive at the commissioning ceremony, urging Municipal Assemblies to ensure the area remains clean and organized.
“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 stated.
The Flower Pot Interchange, located along the Spintex Road, was inaugurated on November 19 by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Ghana through strategic infrastructure development.
Describing the interchange as a “legacy for the future,” President Akufo-Addo expressed pride in unveiling a project he said embodies his government’s vision for a modern, inclusive Ghana.
“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,” he said.
Reflecting on his administration’s infrastructure achievements since 2017, the President highlighted the critical role roads play in national development.
“When we assumed office in 2017, we knew that true national development rests upon the foundation of well-planned and well-executed infrastructure. Roads are pathways to opportunity, prosperity, and a better quality of life for all.”
He further described the interchange as a testament to his government’s dedication to progress.
“Today, with this interchange, we reaffirm that our commitment to progress is more than rhetoric—it is action built in stone and steel.”
About the Flower Pot Interchange
The Flower Pot Interchange, featuring a flyover and an underpass, is designed to ease congestion along the Spintex Road, one of Accra’s busiest traffic corridors. Its construction, which began in 2017, enhances connectivity between East Legon, Madina, and northern regions with Teshie, Spintex, La, and 37.
This infrastructure is expected to significantly improve commuting for thousands of Ghanaians while fostering economic growth and urban development. With the government’s directive to maintain the interchange’s aesthetic appeal, the area is set to become a model for urban infrastructure in Ghana.