Traders protest as Kasoa NADMO begins demolition exercise for 24-hour economy market project
Kasoa NADMO began a demolition exercise in parts of the Kasoa New Market in the Central Region to pave the way for the government's proposed 24-hour economy market project. The operation affected the corn milling area and the "Agbelema" section of the market, and saw several unfinished structures pulled down. Other shops have also been marked for demolition in the days ahead.
The move sparked anger among traders, who say they were not adequately informed and feel left out of the planning process. Some traders said they built their shops using personal loans and are worried about losing their investments without compensation or relocation support. One trader lamented, "We took loans to put up these structures, but now they want to demolish them without compensation or even giving us an alternative place to trade." They are calling on authorities to urgently provide compensation and allocate an alternative trading space before further demolitions continue.
Responding to the concerns, the Awutu Senya East NADMO Director, Mr. Nash Nyandey, said extensive stakeholder consultations had already been conducted prior to the exercise. He assured that all traders with valid ownership documents would be compensated accordingly. According to him, the demolition forms part of preparations for the rollout of the 24-hour market initiative, which is expected to boost commercial activity and improve trading conditions in Kasoa.
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Tension is high at Kasoa New Market as NADMO undertakes a demolition exercise. Traders are unhappy about the situation - but what does this mean for the future of the market?
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