The worsening condition of the L-shaped road at the Aflao Market has once again drawn attention to the infrastructure challenges facing one of the busiest commercial hubs in the Ketu South Municipality.
Heavy rains on Monday, July 6, 2026 left sections of the market flooded and further damaged the already deteriorating road, disrupting business activities and creating difficulties for traders, motorists, and pedestrians.
The situation gained widespread attention after videos showing flooded market areas and the poor state of the road circulated on social media, prompting businessman and philanthropist Akonta Felix Akakpo, also known as Togbui Tenuvi II, to announce an emergency intervention aimed at improving access to the market.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Mr Akakpo said the growing concerns expressed by residents and traders, coupled with the impact of the recent rains, influenced his decision to take immediate action.
According to him, the intervention will involve the deployment of 20 truckloads of gravel, with 12 truckloads earmarked for the L-shaped road around the market.
The remaining eight truckloads will be used to fill major potholes at selected locations across the municipality to improve road conditions and ease transportation challenges.
Mr Akakpo stressed that the initiative is intended to provide temporary relief and should not be viewed as a long-term solution to the recurring challenges facing the market area.
Drawing on his engineering background, he noted that the Aflao Market requires comprehensive redevelopment and improved drainage infrastructure to effectively address the persistent flooding that affects traders and residents during the rainy season.
He further urged the relevant authorities to pursue sustainable measures that would modernise market infrastructure across the municipality and support local economic growth.
The recurring floods at the Aflao Market have become a major concern for traders, many of whom suffer losses whenever heavy rains overwhelm the area.
Poor drainage systems and deteriorating roads continue to hinder movement and affect commercial activities, particularly during peak trading periods.
Mr Akakpo also called on stakeholders to work together in addressing infrastructure deficits, stressing that meaningful development can be achieved through practical interventions and collective commitment to improving public facilities.
