Kumasi Traders Criticize NPP Over Stalled Central Market Phase 2, Praise Mahama for Commitment  

Kumasi,Ashanti Region, April 22,2026

Traders from several Kumasi markets, including Bantama, Race Course, Central Market, Kejetia, Abinkyi, Suame and Asafo Market, have expressed disappointment over the non-completion of the Kejetia-Central Market Phase 2 project and Krofrom market.

Speaking at a press conference in Kumasi on behalf of Queen Mothers and traders,Madam Grace Adjei Darko, popularly known as Nana Sarkina,said the group finds it difficult to understand why the project was not completed during the eight years of the New Patriotic Party government.

She contrasted this with the first phase of the Kejetia Market, which she said was constructed within four years under the National Democratic Congress government led by former President John Mahama and former KMA Chief Executive Kojo Bonsu.

She described the existing Kejetia Market as a major source of income for traders in Kumasi.

Madam Grace Adjei Darko, expressed gratitude to President John Mahama for showing commitment to complete the abandoned Krofrom and Central Market projects.

She asked fellow traders to exercise restraint and allow him time to fulfill his promise to the people of Kumasi.

She also urged traders to refrain from insults against the President, saying such acts go against ethics and biblical principles.