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Makola No. 2 traders jubilate as regional minister orders handover of market to AMA
Traders at the Makola No. 2 Market in Agbogbloshie have welcomed a directive by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, to hand over the management of the market to the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).
The traders burst into jubilation when the minister announced the decision during a meeting with market women aimed at addressing concerns about sanitation, management, and the cost of doing business at the market.
According to the minister, the current state of the market showed that business was not progressing well.
She said many traders had complained that the money collected from them was not reflected in visible improvements in the market.
Ms. Ocloo said the concerns of the traders were first brought to her attention by the First Lady of Ghana, Lordina Mahama, after traders staged a demonstration over conditions at the market.
She explained that she later discussed the issue with the Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, and urged him to visit the market to listen to the traders and work with them to find practical solutions.
The minister said that when the mayor visited the market, there was a heap of refuse on the premises. However, she noted that arrangements had since been made to clear the waste.
She added that some streetlights in parts of the market had been repaired, while work was ongoing to improve the area where traders buy water through tiling and proper pavement.
Ms. Ocloo further explained that under the Local Government Act (Ghana), markets or shops that are built and operated for a period must eventually be handed over to the local assembly.
She said although there had been challenges with the management of the market, the traders were pleased with the decision because it would allow their concerns to reach the appropriate authorities and ensure better administration.
For his part, the mayor of Accra, Micheal Kpakpo Allotey said the assembly had already started responding to some of the traders’ concerns.
He recalled that during his previous visit, the market was engulfed in filth but said the waste was cleared shortly afterwards.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Administrator of the Minerals Development Fund, Hannah Louisa Bissiw, has appealed to supporters of the National Democratic Congress to remain patient as the government works to create employment opportunities.
According to her on GHone TV today, March 12, 2026 the government led by John Dramani Mahama is taking steps to stabilise the economy and address several national challenges, which she believes will eventually create more jobs for the youth.
Dr Bissiw explained that the government inherited many difficulties and is working to fix issues affecting roads, water, electricity, education and the economy.
She noted that addressing these problems takes time and therefore party supporters must allow the government the space to implement its programmes.
Dr Bissiw indicated that leaders of the party, including the National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, have been engaging supporters across the country and encouraging them to remain patient.
According to her, improvements in the economy are already being seen, including stability of the Ghana cedi and a reduction in food prices.
She explained that these developments are helping to ease some of the economic pressure on citizens.
Dr Bissiw further stated that the government is making efforts to support young people, especially those who were previously denied employment opportunities.
She revealed that she has personally helped about 63 young people secure opportunities even though they were not previously known to her.
Dr Bissiw therefore appealed to party supporters to remain hopeful and continue supporting the government as it works to improve the economy and create more opportunities for the youth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Justin Kodua Frimpong, has clarified that the party’s ongoing online membership registration is open to all Ghanaians.
He explained that the registration process allows anyone interested in joining the party to sign up, regardless of their previous political affiliation.
Mr Kodua Frimpong made the remarks on Thursday at the NPP head office in Accra while addressing concerns that supporters of other political parties could take advantage of the online system to register.
According to him, every Ghanaian has the right to register and become a member of the party if they choose to do so.
He added that even the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, could register if he wished to join the New Patriotic Party.
Mr Kodua Frimpong noted that if Mr Asiedu Nketia decides to sign up, he would be accepted like any other person who wants to become a member.
He further stated that such a decision would mean that the NDC chairman has recognised the values of the NPP.
The NPP General Secretary was providing an update to the public on the party’s membership registration exercise.
By: Jacob Aggrey
