Presidential Candidate Alan John Kyeremanten, representing the Movement for Change, has pledged to construct a state-of-the-art, multifunctional market for traders and businesses in Agona Nkwanta, Western Region.

During his campaign tour of the Western Region, Mr. Kyeremanten was disheartened by the condition of the main market in Agona Nkwanta, which serves as a bustling hub for farmers from the Ahanta and Nzema areas.

Many traders operate in the open due to space constraints, while those with lockable stalls face challenges such as inadequate lighting and congestion.

Addressing the traders, Mr. Kyeremanten expressed empathy for their plight and promised to transform their trading environment if elected president.

“It is unconscionable to be trading in these heartbreaking conditions. I understand how industrious my sisters and mothers are and how you strive to care for the home. Therefore, it is imperative that you trade, in an atmosphere that is commensurate with your toils and sacrifices. I feel it. I am passionate about your welfare and, therefore, will change that.”

He emphasized the need for traders to have a conducive atmosphere commensurate with their hard work and sacrifices.

Mr. Kyeremanten urged the traders to reconsider the dominance of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the past three decades, asserting that little has changed.

He positioned himself as a viable alternative capable of changing the country's economic trajectory.

“It will be your bank, and your financial needs will be their utmost priority.”

“We are just tired of NPP and NDC. We need to try someone else. Allan has been around for a while now. His campaign promises go to the core of our survival and I think we should try him and see,” said one of the traders

Additionally, Mr. Kyeremanten acknowledged the difficulties traders face in accessing credit for their businesses and reaffirmed his commitment to establishing a bank specifically tailored to their needs.

In response to Mr. Kyeremanten's campaign promises, some traders expressed fatigue with the NPP and NDC and voiced support for his candidacy, citing his comprehensive approach to addressing their concerns.

In a separate engagement at the Takoradi light industrial area, known as Kokompe, Mr. Kyeremanten empathized with artisans grappling with rising import duties on spare parts and vehicle accessories. He pledged to alleviate their burden by removing import duties on spare parts within the first two years of his administration, emphasizing the importance of economic stability for their businesses.

Mr. Kyeremanten criticized the government's allocation of tax waivers to foreign companies while neglecting indigenous businesses. He stressed the need for policies that prioritize the survival and growth of local enterprises.

Artisans welcomed Mr. Kyeremanten's commitment to their well-being and expressed readiness to support a candidate who prioritizes their interests and offers tangible solutions to their challenges.