Mahama, See What They Are Doing To Me: Coconut Seller Cries Out After Assembly Seizes His Goods

Coconut seller Nana Yeboah has publicly expressed frustration after personnel of the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly seized his coconuts during an operation to remove traders operating in unauthorised locations.

The trader, who says he works hard to provide for his four children, insists that he has committed no crime and is struggling to understand why his goods were confiscated.

In an emotional reaction to the incident, Nana Yeboah questioned the treatment he had received, appealing to the authorities to consider the impact of their actions on his livelihood and family.

“I have four children, and as a Ghanaian citizen who works hard, I have not stolen or committed any crime. They said Mahama told us not to sell. Have you seen what they are doing to me? I have done nothing wrong,” he said.

His comments highlight the difficulties faced by some informal traders as municipal authorities intensify efforts to clear unauthorised trading activities and restore order in public spaces.

The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly has been conducting operations against illegal structures and commercial activities in areas where trading is considered to obstruct pedestrian movement, affect traffic flow or violate municipal regulations.

Such exercises are generally intended to improve sanitation, reduce congestion and ensure that public spaces are used in accordance with established rules.

However, the enforcement measures can have significant consequences for traders who depend on daily sales to support themselves and their families.

For Nana Yeboah, the seizure of his coconuts represents more than the loss of goods. It threatens the income he relies on to meet his household responsibilities, including the needs of his four children.

His reference to President John Dramani Mahama also raises questions about how traders understand government directives and the enforcement actions being carried out by local authorities.

The trader’s remarks suggest that he believes he has been unfairly treated, although the precise circumstances surrounding the seizure and whether he had been warned to relocate remain unclear.

Municipal assemblies have the responsibility to enforce local regulations, but their operations can also generate public debate over how to balance urban management with the economic survival of informal workers.

For traders operating without the required permits or in restricted areas, compliance with municipal rules remains important. At the same time, concerns about livelihoods often fuel calls for clearer communication, fair enforcement and designated spaces where small-scale businesses can operate legally.

It remains unclear whether Nana Yeboah has been given an opportunity to recover his seized coconuts or whether the assembly has responded to his complaint.

His emotional appeal has brought renewed attention to the human consequences of municipal enforcement exercises, particularly for traders whose daily earnings support entire families.

For the coconut seller, the central issue is simple: he believes his hard work should not leave him struggling to provide for his children.

The circumstances surrounding the incident may require further clarification from the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly.

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