Maame Esi Tawiah, the Queen Mother of Asankragwa Market, has appealed for understanding over plans to relocate traders to a new market in the town.
Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, she explained that she was at home last Thursday when she was informed that the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Priscila Yorke, had asked traders to move to the new market.
“We went to plead with her to take her time. We want to continue using the old market on Tuesdays because that is when people come and patronize our goods,” Maame Tawiah said.
She stressed that the traders are not rejecting the new market entirely.
“We will use the new market, but the old market is important for the Tuesday open market. On other days, we can operate from the new location.”
Highlighting logistical challenges, she added, “Many traders and customers come from far, and it may be difficult for them to reach the new market. We are asking for understanding so that both traders and buyers are not affected.”
Maame Tawiah also noted that the relocation could impact the town’s economy, particularly on Tuesdays when the market sees the highest traffic.
“On Tuesdays, many traders from outside come to the market. On other days, local traders struggle to sell because people don’t patronize them as much,” she said.
She confirmed that the traders had met the MCE last Friday to discuss the issue.
“We pleaded with her to allow us some flexibility, but she insisted we move to the new market. Today, we are scheduled to meet her again to be shown where we will be stationed.”
The Queen Mother called for patience and cooperation from both authorities and the community, urging that the transition be managed in a way that does not disrupt livelihoods.
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