Over 70 Queen Mothers from the Kejetia and Central Market have paid a courtesy call on the Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi. The delegation was led by Nana Yaa Fowaa (Oforiwaa), who also serves as the Yam Market Queen.
The purpose of the visit was to congratulate the Mayor on his appointment and to affirm their willingness to work closely with him to promote the interests of Asanteman.
In his response, Hon. Boadi expressed heartfelt appreciation for their visit and kind words. He assured them of his commitment to strengthening ties between the city administration and the market leadership.
On the issue of Kumasi City Market Ltd. (KCML), the Mayor disclosed that the outstanding utility bill owed to ECG has been reduced from GHS 3 million to GHS 1.5 million, with an agreement in place to pay the remaining amount in installments.
He urged all traders to ensure prompt payment of bills, taxes, and levies to support the development of the facility and fulfill obligations to the state and its institutions.
As a sign of commitment to improving market operations, the kitchen facility at the market has been provided with three water tanks to ensure consistent water supply. The Mayor also noted that when a new board is constituted, one of its priorities will be securing insurance coverage for the facility to provide some level of protection for traders.
He further assured the Queen Mothers that issues such as obstructed access routes and unauthorized containers within the market will be addressed to allow for emergency access and smoother operations.
Finally, Hon. Boadi reiterated the unwavering commitment of H.E. John Dramani Mahama to the completion of Phase II of the market project. He emphasized that this initiative will ease congestion, boost commercial activity, and restore confidence in Kumasi’s business environment.
