President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to completing the Kumasi Kejetia-Central Market Redevelopment Project, assuring traders that the massive infrastructure upgrade will be delivered by the end of 2026.
Touring the project site as part of his regional thank-you tour, the President disclosed that the redevelopment effort is “currently 66 percent complete” and that contractors have been instructed to accelerate work in order to meet the revised timeline.
“Contractors on the ground have expressed confidence that, barring any major setbacks, the massive infrastructure project will be fully completed by the end of 2026,” President Mahama stated.
He assured the public that priority will be given to traders who were displaced during the reconstruction process. Additionally, the portion of the market that was ravaged by fire will be rebuilt under the current redevelopment plan.
President Mahama also committed to reviving the long-neglected Krofrom Market, which has stood incomplete for nearly 17 years. “The market, which has remained incomplete for nearly 17 years, will be revived under his administration, he assured.”
The President’s visit drew warm responses from market leaders, who lauded his dedication to revitalising trading spaces in the Ashanti Region.
Speaking on behalf of traders, Nana Akosua Pokua, Deputy Queen Mother for Deads Sellers in the region, praised Mahama’s hands-on approach and pledged the traders’ support. “She commended the President for his continued support and dedication to the welfare of market women across the region.”
They also urged that both markets be completed without further delay to ease congestion, improve trading conditions, and restore dignity to thousands of informal workers who depend on the facilities for their livelihood.
