The executives of the Ajumako Enyan Essiam branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) have appealed to President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to release funds for the completion of the Ajumako old market renovation.
Ajumako GUTA Chairman, Albert Opare Essel, expressed concerns about the prolonged renovation, reminding of the negative impact on traders’ businesses due to their relocation.
He also called on the government to ensure that the allocation of newly renovated stalls prioritizes original occupants over new applicants, a situation he described as common in such projects.
Essel further urged the national GUTA President, Dr. Joseph Obeng, to intervene and support the traders’ plea for fairness in stall allocation.
In addition, Central Regional GUTA Chairman, Paul Kofi McCarthy, used the occasion to call on financial institutions to provide affordable access to capital for traders.
He lamented the burden of high interest rates and urged the government to take measures to reduce them.
McCarthy assured financial institutions that supporting GUTA members in the region would result in prompt loan repayments and a mutually beneficial relationship.
The appeals were made during the inauguration of the Ajumako GUTA branch, where both leaders emphasized the importance of addressing the challenges facing traders in the district.