The chief of Mamponteng, Barimah Saasi Ayeboafo II, has commended the government for its avowed commitment to complete the Jubilee Market project, which has stalled for the past 13 years.
The project, which was abandoned by a successive government for the past twelve years has left traders, particularly women, to operate under hazardous conditions, including under high-tension electricity lines.
The prolonged abandonment has negatively impacted traders and the local economy.
The market serves as a central trading hub for the district’s 46 major towns and communities.
The Chief’s commendation came when the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and her entourage visited the project site, where she promised to ensure the project’s completion.
The Vice President emphasised that the government priorities projects that support women’s development, recognizing the importance of trading in their lives.
She stated that Politics was about development and urged citizens to come together to build a prosperous Ghana.
She reminded the Market Women that Market was their office, and that they should not be suffering in the scorching sun, rain or ply their trading activities under High Tension poles.
Mr. Joseph Amankwah, MCE for the Kwabre East Municipality disclosed that the government’s resetting agenda was in line with the vision to complete all uncompleted projects in the country.
According to the MCE the project site has turned into a haven for criminals, posing a security threat to residents and expressed the hope that the completion of the Jubilee Market will boost the local economy, increase government revenue mobilisation and provide a safe and conducive environment for traders.
Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang also visited the Krofrom Market complex, which has stalled for 18 years and pledged to ensure its completion.
The Vice President’s tour of the market brought hope to the traders and marketers who had waited patiently for nearly two decades. The news sparked jubilation and relief among the market community.
She was accompanied by the Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice-President, Alex Segbefia; Policy Advisor (Political), Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo; Presidential Staffer and Special Aide to the Vice-President, Prof. Theresah Ennim; Policy Advisor (Finance), Mansa Amoa Awuah and Policy Advisor (Social Sector) and Dr. Miriam Rahinatu Iddrisu, among others.
Also in the Veep’s entourage were the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene; the Municipal Chief Executive for Kwabre East, Akwasi Gyamfi Onyina-Acheampong and the Metropolitan Chief Executive for Kumasi, Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi.
