Traders in Kumasi have voiced their opinions on President John Dramani Mahama's recent pledge to complete the stalled Kejetia Market Phase II and the Krofrom Market projects.
Their responses to the development, however, appear to be far from an expression of excitement, as they challenge the narrative surrounding the projects, according to a report by Sikaofficial on X, dated July 18, 2025. "The funds needed for the Kejetia, Suame, and the other projects have already been released by Akufo-Addo," one of the traders said. "Mahama did not build the Kejetia Market Phase II; it was Akufo-Addo who did.
Therefore, Mahama should not receive praise for it; all the credit belongs to Akufo-Addo," another woman said.
Another primary concern by the traders revolved around the location of the projects. "Even when Mahama passed through the Kejetia market to thank us, we didn't see him wave.