AMA lifts ban on ‘Out of Home Advertising’

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has lifted the ban placed on ‘Out of Home Advertising’ effective, 22 January, 2018.

A statement signed by the Metro Coordinating Director of the AMA, on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer said: “Advertisers can now purchase an application form, complete and submit to the address (The Secretariat, Accra Spatial Planning Committee, Physical Planning Department, Accra) for processing as per the new 2018 Smart Procedures and Standards Policy Framework.

“Meanwhile, the AMA directs that all individuals, companies and organisations in the Out of Home Industry should re-apply for renewal of permit(s) for 2018. Until such re-applications are done, the AMA considers all existing Out of Home Advertising Infrastructure/ signage within its jurisdiction as unauthorised.

“Failure to comply with this directive would compel the Assembly to take the necessary actions accordingly. All are enjoined to support the AMA in its quest to beautify the city.”