The Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly has begun processes to auction abandoned vehicles parked along roadsides as part of efforts to address challenges associated with the increasing activities of roadside mechanics and vulcanisers.
Speaking to Citi News, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Frank Nkansah, said the Assembly has already removed about 140 vehicles from roadsides and is awaiting court approval to auction some vehicles that have been abandoned for between four and five years.
He explained that the legal process will enable the Assembly to value, publish and dispose of the vehicles in accordance with the law.
Mr Nkansah added that the Assembly recently cleared about 114 containers from a major stretch as part of ongoing measures to sanitise the municipality.
The MCE maintained that no mechanic has been permitted to operate on the roadside and warned that enforcement exercises will continue to ensure that roads remain accessible.
“We have not permitted any mechanic to operate there. As a matter of fact, we have removed about 140 vehicles, and as I speak with you, nearly seven to eight months ago, we began the process.
“We are currently waiting for the final verdict from the courts to grant us the authority to auction these vehicles.
Some of these cars have been parked along the roadside for four to five years. When I assumed office, we initiated a drive to have them auctioned, but as you know, it is the court system that must grant the Assembly the legal authority to dispose of these vehicles,” he said.
