The Ministry of Roads and Highways has directed the immediate removal of an unauthorised billboard mounted at the Flowerpot Interchange in Accra.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the Ministry said it had taken note “with concern” of the illegal installation. The notice also referenced a recent disclaimer from the Students Loan Trust Fund, which denied any association with the billboard and cautioned against the unauthorised use of its logo.
According to the Ministry, the erection of the structure contravenes the “Advertisement Specification for Outdoor Signs” (GS 847:2019) of the Ghana Standards Authority, as well as Sections 11 and 15 of Act 540 and Section 188 of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (LI 2180).
The Ministry further appealed to the Advertising Association of Ghana to enforce its code of conduct on outdoor advertising.
It emphasised its commitment to safeguarding road users and preserving infrastructure, urging the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly to work with the Department of Urban Roads to ensure the billboard is removed without delay.
The statement also called on all metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies to collaborate with regional road agencies before granting permits for any advertisement or notice along road corridors.
Source: Adomonline
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