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Traders at the Kejetia Market in Kumasi have firmly opposed a proposal to shut down the market on election day, December 7, 2024, citing concerns about the impact on their earnings amid a tough economic climate.
The suggestion was initially made by Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), during a meeting with market representatives at the Kumasi Culture Centre. However, in a statement released on December 3, the traders rejected the proposal, arguing that there was no valid reason to close the market.
“We see no justification for such a move,” the traders emphasized, highlighting the financial strain it would place on them.
Despite their opposition, the traders allege that Kumasi Mayor Samuel Pyne has directed the market management to proceed with the closure on election day.
The traders expressed deep concern over the timing, noting that December 6, the day before the elections, is a public holiday. They warned that shutting down the market on two consecutive days would significantly worsen their financial difficulties.
Below is the full statement.
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.
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