Traders have ignored notification from authorities which gave them until January 15 to leave the sidewalks. The ultimatum given traders owning businesses in makeshift stores along pavement and sidewalks in Douala by authorities to leave the premises expired January 15.

Many banners were hanged around the city to inform traders who occupied prohibited spaces to leave the premises. Yet, traders have not heeded to this warning five days from the deadline given them. This creates the impression that the message fell on deaf ears as traders continue to carry out their activities as usual.

As a result, roads around markets like Bonakouamouang are always crowded with various products, paint cans, boxes of tools, etc. The Mboppi market is no exception; it is virtually impossible to park; all spaces are occupied by small businesses and their owners.

According to the Director of the municipal police in the Douala (Cud), Benjamin Nyabenga, the delegate of the Government with the Cud Fritz Ntonè Ntonè, had granted permission to these traders during the holidays but this permission was limited to the festive season; now things have to return to normal.