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We need a structured market now! – Nima traders lament
Dear Editor,
Kindly use your medium to relay an important message to authorities that traders and residents at Nima desperately need a proper structured market.
Despite several promises made by recurrent government, the promised market structure for Nima is still a mirage.
The lack of a market place for these traders is a great challenge to them since it has compelled them to sell by the roadside, which is very risky to their lives.
The frustration and plight is further compounded during rainy seasons as they have to pack up everything and find shelter to keep the rain from destroying their wares.
On Wednesdays, which is a market day at Nima, the streets become so crowded, and the traffic situation is not the only cause for worry . Another headache is that often, there are accidents as a result of the fact that motorists and traders share the same road for business.
The government should as a matter of urgency respond to this plea because constructing a proper market structure at Nima is long overdue.
On the issue of COVID-19, adherence of preventive measures at the Nima market is almost impossible because of the aforementioned reasons among others; such as traders complaining that wearing a facemask and trading under the scorching sun is extremely difficult for them.
OPPONG JULIET,
Student, Ghana Institute of Journalism, GIJ
The Accra High Court of Ghana has granted bail in the sum of GH¢30 million to Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, in a major development in his ongoing extradition case.
Abu Trica as part of the bail condition is expected to provide two sureties.
His lawyer, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, disclosed the decision in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
Frederick Kumi, also known as Abu Trica, has been at the centre of a prolonged legal process to extradite him.
The latest ruling allows him temporary freedom while legal proceedings continue.
His legal team is expected to provide further updates on the next steps in court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today commenced its second Zonal Public Hearing in Kumasi Ashanti Region to examine the 2024 Auditor-General’s Report on public schools and District Assemblies yesterday, April 20, 2026.
In her opening remarks, the Chairperson of the Committee, Abena Osei Asare noted that the Committee will consider four (4) Auditor – General’s reports, namely, District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) & Other Statutory Funds, The Accounts of District Assemblies for the Financial Year (IGF), Pre-University Education Institutions and lastly Colleges of Education in the year ending 31st December 2024.
She assured the various District Assemblies and other institutions invited to respond to infractions cited in the Auditor-General’s report that the Committee would be transparent in asking questions as well as granting opportunities to all to explain issues to the Committee.
Abena Osei Asare, allowed the Ranking Member of the Committee, Samuel Atta Mills to chair the sitting with the explanation that her government was in power then, therefore she could not chair over Auditor-General reports of 2024.
