Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has committed to engaging municipal authorities over the plight of traders displaced by the ongoing redevelopment of the Bekwai Central Market in Ghana. This commitment follows his visit to the market after concerns were raised by affected traders and women’s groups. The redevelopment process aims to modernize the market and improve trading conditions.
The ongoing redevelopment of the Bekwai Central Market has left some traders operating along the fringes of the main road linking the market to the lorry station. This situation exposes them to the sun and rain, creating safety concerns associated with roadside trading. The affected traders are currently in need of immediate support, including temporary shelter and expedited completion of the new stalls.
Mr. Poku-Adusei acknowledged the need to modernize the market but stressed that the redevelopment process must also protect the livelihoods and welfare of the affected traders. He plans to engage the Municipal Chief Executive, Municipal Coordinating Director, Municipal Engineer, and other relevant stakeholders. His goal is to pursue a two-pronged approach: securing safe and convenient temporary spaces for the affected traders while facilitating the completion of the modernized stalls.
The situation is particularly challenging for many of the affected women, who are mothers and breadwinners facing additional financial pressures as schools reopen. Mr. Poku-Adusei emphasized that modernization must not come at the expense of the livelihoods and dignity of the very people the project is intended to serve. The MP's intervention aims to provide relief to these traders.
The Bekwai MP's engagement with the municipal authorities is expected to address the immediate needs of the displaced traders. This includes providing umbrellas as temporary shelter and working towards the completion of the new stalls. The traders had appealed for immediate support, highlighting the urgency of their situation.
Mr. Poku-Adusei's commitment to the traders reflects his concern for their welfare and livelihoods. As the redevelopment project progresses, the MP aims to ensure that the rights and needs of the affected traders are considered. This initiative is part of his broader efforts to support his constituents.
The redevelopment of the Bekwai Central Market is a significant project aimed at improving trading conditions for local vendors. However, the process has displaced some traders, necessitating urgent intervention to mitigate the impact on their livelihoods. The Bekwai MP's proactive engagement with the municipal authorities is a step towards resolving the challenges faced by these traders.
Key points
- Bekwai MP Ralph Poku-Adusei to engage municipal authorities over traders displaced by market redevelopment.
- Traders displaced by the redevelopment of the Bekwai Central Market are in need of immediate support, including temporary shelter.
- The redevelopment project aims to modernize the market while protecting the livelihoods and welfare of affected traders.
