New Central Traders Bare Teeth Over Delayed Market Project

'We are losing huge capital amidst debts and hypertension' — Relocated Takoradi market traders

Traders relocated from the Takoradi Market Circle have expressed concern over poor sales since their relocation five years ago, saying the situation has severely affected their livelihoods. According to the traders, the persistent low patronage has left many of them heavily indebted, resulting in depression, hypertension and, in some cases, alleged deaths.

New Central Traders Bare Teeth Over Delayed Market Project

Madam Lamisi Adam addressing journalists   Members of the Concerned Traders of New Central Market in Takoradi have vowed not to pay market tolls to the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis Assembly (STMA) with effect from today, July 1, 2026. They have accused the assembly of failing to improve upon the temporary market where they are currently doing their business. It would be recalled that somewhere in 2021, the market women at the Takoradi market circ…

No market, no tolls - Takoradi traders issue ultimatum

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Takoradi Traders at the New Market in Takoradi have declared an indefinite boycott of market toll payments beginning July 1, 2026. They have threatened to move into the uncompleted Takoradi Market Circle by the end of July, 2026 if authorities continue to delay completion of the long-stalled project. According to them, they have lost confidence in assurances by authorities after waiting five years in a temporary marke…

Traders at Takoradi New Market protest delay in completion of Takoradi Central Market

She said the situation has severely affected trading activities and the livelihoods of members, citing poor infrastructure, sanitation challenges, inadequate drainage, accessibility difficulties, and declining customer turnout.