Residents of Kumasi have received President John Dramani Mahama's word to complete Krofrom Market by the end of 2026.

The president's assurance came during his "Thank You Tour" of the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, while he he went on to inspect the project.

President Mahama stated, "The project has stalled since 2008. In our 2024 manifesto, under the Market Enhancement Program, we identified 18 markets across Ghana for rehabilitation. These include markets in Sunyani, Techiman, and Mankessim."

“So, I have asked the Mayor to write to the Vice President and include Krofrom so that the project can be completed. All the traders currently selling along the pavements will be relocated to the market once the project is done. I believe that by the end of 2026, Krofrom Market will be completed.”

The  Krofrom Market project was initiated by former President John Agyekum Kufour in 2007 with the expectation of completing it in six months.

Due to lack of funds, the market was abandoned in 2008, however, successsive governemt failed to attend to it commpletion.

Krofrom Market is designed to include over 500 stores and shelves to bolster business activities in the metropolis.

Outgone Kumasi Mayor, Samuel Pyne, has expressed regret for his administration the NPP's inability to ensure the completion of the Krofrom Market in the Ashanti Region.

According to him, despite efforts of te assembly to complete the project, circumstances beyond their control made it impossible.

"All the effort was put into it, but unfortunately, I could not achieve that," Mr Samuel Pyne told the media.

Meanehile, Kumasi City Market Traders Union (KCMTU) leadership, has partnered with the Ghana Police Service to safeguard markets in Kumasi against destructive fire outbreaks.

This initiative underscores the commitment of KCMTU to creating a secure and resilient trading environment for its members and other individuals who work in the markets, such as head porters (kayayei), among others.