President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to the redevelopment of major market infrastructure in the Ashanti Region, announcing that the Kejetia-Central Market Redevelopment Project is on track for completion by the end of 2026.
During a stop at the project site as part of his thank-you tour of the region, President Mahama revealed that the Kejetia project is currently 66 percent complete. He assured traders and residents that work will be intensified to meet the revised timeline.
The Contractors on the ground also expressed confidence that the project will be fully completed by the end of next year.
They stayed that Once completed, the redeveloped market is expected to accommodate approximately 20,000 traders.
The President emphasized that priority will be given to traders who were relocated to make way for the reconstruction.
President Mahama also announced that the section of the Kejetia market that was gutted by fire would be rehabilitated as part of the overall redevelopment project.
In a further commitment to market infrastructure, the president pledged to complete the long-abandoned Krofrom Market, which has remained incomplete for nearly 17 years.
He emphasized that Krofrom Market has suffered enough neglect and will revive it under his administration.
Local traders welcomed the announcement with enthusiasm, praising the President’s commitment to their welfare.
Nana Akosua Pokua, Deputy Queen Mother for Beads Sellers in the Ashanti Region, speaking on behalf of the traders, commended President Mahama for his continued support and urged timely completion of both projects to ease congestion and improve trading conditions.
story by Henry Ameyaw
16th July 2025
