From Saturday, November 14, the Ghanaian government will launch a country‑wide billboard inspection and enforcement exercise. Structures that fail to meet prescribed standards and regulatory requirements will face demolition.
The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, in partnership with the Advertising Association of Ghana (AAG) and other relevant bodies, has said the operation aims to improve public safety and ensure compliance with outdoor advertising regulations.
In a press release dated November 13, Minister Mahama Ayariga confirmed the exercise would commence as scheduled, following an earlier announcement on November 5. Billboards and outdoor advertising companies were required to identify their structures by displaying their names and company details by Friday, November 13.
Officials warned that any billboard found to violate the required standards and regulatory provisions would be pulled down. The Ministry urged billboard owners, advertising companies and the public to cooperate to ensure the exercise’s success.
