Bussiness
Dissolve current board or else. . . – Kejetia New Market traders warn
Traders at the Kejetia New Market have launched a desperate call on authorities to immediately dissolve the current board members of the facility.
The traders, some of whom had threatened a massive demonstration to push for the move, are accusing members of the board of not serving their interests.
Speaking on Akoma FM’s current affairs and political show GhanAkoma Thursday, May 12, Chairman for Federation of Kumasi Traders Nana Akwasi Prempeh told host of the show Aduanaba Kofi Asante Ennin that “anytime we the traders request for something from management they will tell us that the board is yet to give clearance and this ‘stampede’ from the side of the board has been one too many so we have decided as traders that the board is not serving our interest”.
Touching on the issue of electricity meter that has been hanging for almost two years, leadership of the traders explained that “the market board has been adamant to our pleas”.
“We have been pushing them to allow us the traders to have separate meters for each shop but for over one year the situation has been the same so we have come to conclusion that the board doesn’t care about the plight of the traders so we want the board dissolved so we can have new board that will push our agenda to ensure traders welfare to boost our livelihoods.”
Traders at the newly constructed Kejetia market have been complaining of high electricity bills and rampant defects on the facility.
According to them, the over 7,000 shops in the market are connected to one electricity meter, a situation they described as taking a toll on their sales and businesses.
Nana Prempeh, who represented leadership of the market, added that “at least there are over 100,000 traders at the market at every particular time when the market is open, hence we have large constituents so we don’t know why the board doesn’t take us serious.”
“We are giving ourselves one month, if the board doesn’t heed to our request we shall converge and demonstrate against them.”
Source:3news.com
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
Bussiness
Global Market Volatility: Gov’t absorb GH¢2.00 per litre on diesel and GH¢0.36 per litre on petrol
Effective Thursday, April 16, 2026, which is the next pricing window, the Government will absorb GH¢2.00 per litre on diesel and GH¢ 0.36 per litre on petrol.
This intervention is intended to cushion customers and ease the cost burden on households, transport operators, and businesses.
The measure, approved by Cabinet, is in response to rising prices of petroleum products on the international market, which have significantly impacted ex-pump prices in Ghana.
This temporary intervention will remain in force for a period of one (1) month.
During this period government will continue to closely monitor developments in the global oil market and assess the need for further policy adjustments.
A statement signed by Minister of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye noted that they remain commited to maintaining price stability, protecting livelihoods, and supporting Ghana’s economic recovery in the face of external shocks.
