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The government’s commitment to finishing the second phase of the Kejetia-Central Market Redevelopment Project by the end of 2024 is questioned by traders in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional Capital.
They claim that the government led by Akuffo Addo has not gone far enough in completing historic projects that it began in the Ashanti Region, which makes it difficult for them to accept any more commitments from the government.
Their remarks come after the president gave Dr. Mohammed Amin Adams, the Minister of Finance, instructions to finish the unfinished market project by the end of the year.
During his visit to Manhyia Palace on Tuesday, February 20, 2020, the recently appointed Minister gave the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, assurances regarding the government’s commitment to completing the remaining works on the market.
He emphasized that, the President has personally tasked him to see to the completion of the projects.
Reacting to the revelation in an exclusive interview with Ghanatodayonline reporter Jacob Agyenim Boateng, the President for Federation of Kumasi Traders and a leading member of the Combined Kumasi Kejetia – Central Market Traders, Nana Prempeh said they were skeptical about the recent promise by the minister
“Yes we welcome the decision to resume work on the project, but I must say we are skeptical with any promises from government on this market”.
“Government has on countless occasions pledged to complete the project, yet it has been stalled, that is why we are always cautious when taken such pledges “
He however commended the government over moves to bring attention back to the project
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com/Jacob Agyenim Boateng
