Kasoa Market Transformation: New Complex Opens Amidst Trader Concerns

Kasoa Market Relocation: Traders Relocate to New Complex Amidst Concerns Kasoa, Ghana – The Kasoa Municipal Assembly (KMA) has begun relocating traders from the Kasoa Central Business District (CBD) to a new market complex in Iron City as part of an ongoing decongestion project. The move, overseen by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Seth Sabah Serwornu-Banini, has been met with mixed reactions from affected traders. The MCE, during a tour of the new facility, emphasized the project's aim to improve traffic flow and enhance the overall aesthetic of the CBD. "This is a necessary step to modernize Kasoa and improve the lives of our citizens," stated the MCE. However, some traders expressed concerns about the new location's accessibility and the potential impact on their businesses. One trader, speaking on condition of anonymity, voiced concerns about the distance to the new location and the uncertainty of their future sales. "The new market is far from our usual customers, and we are worried about how this will affect our income," she said. Despite the concerns, the MCE assured traders that the assembly is working to address their needs and provide support during the transition. The new market complex boasts improved infrastructure, including stalls and sanitation facilities. The assembly is also planning additional transportation options to improve accessibility for traders and customers. The successful completion of the project will contribute to a more organized and efficient market system in Kasoa.