The Ministry of Roads and Highways has condemned the installation of a billboard at the Flowerpot Interchange, describing it as a violation of national advertisement regulations.
A statement signed by Mr Yasir Ahmed Yartey, Head of the Ministry’s Public Relations Unit, said the billboard contravened provisions in the Ghana Standards Authority’s “Advertisement Specification for Outdoor Signs” (GS 847:2019), Section 5.
“It also breaches sections 11 and 15 of Act 740 and Section 188 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180),” the statement added.
The Ministry noted a separate press release from the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) disclaiming any association with the billboard and warning against unauthorised use of its logo.
In response, the Ministry has requested the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly to coordinate with the Department of Urban Roads to ensure the billboard’s immediate removal.
“We also urge all Assemblies to collaborate with the relevant National Road Agencies before issuing permits for advertisements or notices along road corridors,” it stated.
The Ministry called on the Advertising Association of Ghana to enforce its code of conduct regarding the erection of outdoor advertising structures.
It reaffirmed its commitment to road safety and the protection of public infrastructure for the benefit of all road users.
GNA
