Kumasi Kejetia Queen Mothers Association has vehemently opposed the planned closure of the Kejetia market on December 7, 2024.
According to the Queen Mothers, the closure of the market on election day will severely impact traders’ livelihoods, particularly with the current economic challenges.
The rejection follows a suggestion 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.
The Queen Mothers rejected the proposal in a statement issued on December 3, stating that they saw no justification for such a decision.
Despite the initial rejection, the association alleged that the Kumasi Mayor, Samuel Pyne, had instructed market management to enforce the closure on election day.
The traders emphasised that closing the market on December 7 would worsen their financial difficulties, especially since Friday, December 6, is a public holiday.
Read the full statement 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 learnt 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 prioritise the welfare of traders and rescind the decision.