Makola market traders appeal for Mahama's intervention over planned relocation (Video)
Makola market traders are expected to embark on a protest march today, Friday, May 15, to the Jubilee House. The purpose is to petition President John Dramani Mahama over plans by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to relocate them from the market.
The traders say the proposed relocation has created anxiety and uncertainty among hundreds of business owners and workers. According to them, the intended exercise is being carried out without adequate consultation and without any alternative trading space being provided before the relocation takes effect. Interim Market Manager Ebenezer Bekoe said the traders feel threatened by the arrangement and fear it could seriously affect their businesses and sources of income. He said, "We are going to take a very drastic action. Our placards are ready, and we are moving. We are sending a petition to the Presidency. We have already sent letters to the Jubilee House, and the police have given us a permit, and we are going to move in our numbers."
Mr. Bekoe added, "It wouldn't be less than 100 because that is the number we gave to the police, but I can assure you that the numbers will be more than what we even envisaged." Preparations for the demonstration had been completed, with traders mobilising in large numbers for the march to the Presidency.
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Makola market traders are planning a protest march to the Jubilee House to petition President Mahama - due to concerns about a proposed relocation. The traders are worried about the potential impact on their livelihoods - but what could happen next?
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