The Paramount Chief of Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area, His Gracious Majesty Oseadeeyo Dr. Frimpong Manso IV, has issued a directive to the Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah and Joyce Adjoa Agyeiwaa, the Birim Central Municipal Chief Executive to immediately stop allocating stores at the Akim Oda Central, Nkwantanom, and old premier markets.
This directive is aimed at ensuring that all relevant stakeholders, including market women, traders, and community leaders, meet to finalize the modalities for allocation before any sharing of the market stores and their ancillary facilities takes place.
According to sources, the Manhene’s decision is intended to prevent any potential disputes or conflicts that may arise from the allocation process. The Manhene is committed to ensuring that the allocation process is transparent, fair, and equitable.
The directive has been welcomed by market women and traders, who have expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and fairness in the allocation process. They have praised the Manhene for his intervention, which they believe will help to prevent any potential conflicts.
The Member of Parliament for Akim Oda and the Birim Central Municipal Chief Executive have been urged to comply with the Manhene’s directive and ensure that the allocation process is carried out in a transparent and fair manner.
Source: TheDailyTrustGh.com
