Obuasi Central Market traders have spoken loud and clear to PN Media, and their top demand for the newly appointed Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) is Obuasi Market Decongestion. The market is vibrant and busy. Yet, the biggest issue is crippling congestion caused by roadside sellers.
A woman who owns a store voiced a major concern about the shift to a one-way road system. “I prefer the double road,” she insisted. “The single road doesn’t favour us store owners. Traders have occupied the unused half of the road, selling goods directly on the road surface. This congestion nightmare makes it nearly impossible for permanent shop owners. Vehicles delivering wholesale goods can’t park anywhere near the shops because the roadside sellers have taken over every available space, including designated parking. “They refuse to move,” she lamented, highlighting the struggle to simply unload stock. Adding to the frustration, she points out that permanent sellers pay significantly higher taxes than the roadside traders. These roadside sellers often block access for customers and sell identical goods right outside the shops, pulling business away. Despite owning stalls inside the market, many rent them out or abandon them to sell by the roadside instead. This situation makes Obuasi Market Decongestion an urgent economic issue for shop owners.
The congestion isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s described as “terrible” by another male trader interviewed. He pinpointed weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) as the worst, when traders from other cities flood in. Authorities struggle to clear these sellers because they’re outsiders with no official market space. His solution? He pleaded with Obuasi Municipal authorities to consider creating a specific weekly “Market Day” and designate a dedicated area for these trading activities. He believes this structured approach is crucial for achieving meaningful Obuasi Market Decongestion, easing traffic chaos, and restoring order to the market spaces.
The message from Obuasi Central Market is unmistakable. As the new MCE settles in, the overwhelming priority voiced by the traders is Obuasi Market Decongestion. They seek urgent intervention to clear the roads, restore fair access, and ensure the market functions smoothly for everyone. Stay updated with PN Media for the latest on this critical development.
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