Accra, June 29, GNA - The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) on Friday said it would on July 9 embark a massive decongestion exercise dubbed: "Operation Nimrod."

The exercise would include the demolition of unauthorised kiosks and metal containers as well as clearing some recalcitrant hawkers who have returned to the pavements and other walkways. Mr. John Appiah, Public Relations Officer of AMA, told GNA in Accra on Friday that the assembly would also address the issue of sachet water producers, the plastic waste menace and their contribution to flooding in the city.

Mr Appiah said the Assembly was alarmed by developers at La and Teshie who were reclaiming portions of the Kpeshie Lagoon for building purposes.

He said all those developments would be demolished and developers surcharged with the cost, adding that those who dumped waste in the Lagoon would be made to desilt it at their own cost. The Assembly appealed to residents for their support since what was being done was for the good of the city. 29 June 07