{"id":117566,"date":"2026-03-02T19:17:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:17:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=117566"},"modified":"2026-03-02T19:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:17:46","slug":"kumasi-mayor-vows-to-keep-kejetia-market-free-from-highly-inflammable-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=117566","title":{"rendered":"Kumasi Mayor vows to keep Kejetia Market free from highly inflammable materials"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The management of Kumasi City Market, in collaboration with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), has been cracking down on traders selling highly inflammable products on the Kejetia market.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The operation was prompted by the KMA\u2019s ban on selling explosive materials within the Kejetia Market and its surroundings.<\/p>\n

The ban targets traders dealing in hazardous substances like carbide, petrol, acid, gas, black powder, smokeless powder, and other highly flammable materials.<\/p>\n

The traders were expected to clear their goods from the market premises by Sunday, March 1, 2026, as stated in the KMA\u2019s February 26, 2026 press release.<\/p>\n

The KMA has instructed affected dealers to relocate to the Racecourse Market within three days from the announcement date.<\/p>\n

A joint task force, led by Kumasi Mayor Richard Ofori-Agyemang, including military, fire, police, NADMO, and national security personnel, conducted a market tour to enforce compliance with the ban.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Adom News, Richard Ofori-Agyemang revealed that many traders had complied with the directives, which he described as a good move.<\/p>\n

He added that non-compliant traders had their goods seized and shops shut down.<\/p>\n

He made it clear that during his tenure, the market will be kept free from explosive materials, emphasizing that their sale will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n

\u201cI won\u2019t let traders sell flammable products that could spark a fire and destroy this valuable state asset.\u201d<\/p>\n

The authorities are working on a new site at Racecourse Market for affected traders to relocate their businesses, providing them with an alternative space to operate.<\/p>\n

The Major emphasized that they can\u2019t delay the evacuation, and are asking traders to stop selling prohibited items, giving them the chance to switch to other products.<\/p>\n

Acting Managing Director of Kumasi City Markets, Ernest Inusah Affayam acknowledged some affected traders\u2019 resistance but insisted the relocation is in the greater public interest.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He encouraged the traders to report colleagues selling prohibited items to the authorities, helping prevent future fires and ensuring the market\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Petty Traders Association, Nana Akwasi Prempeh, says the Association supports the directive, describing it as a necessary step to safeguard lives and property, especially after recent fire outbreaks.<\/p>\n

He noted that most affected traders are yet to receive any compensation following previous fire incidents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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