Kejetia Market Traders Reject Election Day Market Shutdown

Traders at Kumasi's Kejetia Market are resisting a proposal to close the market on election day, December 7, citing severe livelihood implications amidst Ghana's economic challenges.

The controversy began when Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, running mate for the New Patriotic Party, suggested the closure during a meeting with market representatives.

However, traders swiftly dismissed the idea, questioning its justification.

Despite initial rejection, traders claim Kumasi Mayor Samuel Pyne has ordered market management to enforce the closure. Traders argue this would worsen their financial struggles, especially given the preceding public holiday on Friday, December 6.

Find the statement from the Traders below.

OPPOSITION TO KUMASI KEJETIA MARKET CLOSURE ON ELECTION DAY

December 3, 2024

We, the Kumasi Kejetia Queen Mothers Association, strongly oppose the planned closure of the Kejetia market on election day, December 7, 2024.

This decision follows a request from Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), during a meeting with us at the Kumasi Culture Centre, which we vehemently rejected.

Despite our initial rejection, we have learned that the Kumasi Mayor, Hon. Samuel Pyne, has instructed the market management to proceed with the closure.

We urge the market management to reconsider this decision, considering its detrimental effects on our businesses, especially given the current economic situation and the fact that Friday, December 6, 2024, is a holiday.

As the Market Queen Mothers, we stand against this decision and will fiercely resist any attempt to shut down the market.

We call on the market management to prioritize the welfare of traders and rescind the decision.

Source: Lead News Online