The Kumasi Kejetia Queen Mothers Association has strongly opposed an alleged directive from the Kumasi Mayor, Samuel Pyne, to close the Kejetia Market on election day, December 7, 2024.In a statement, the Queen Mothers revealed that the closure was initially suggested by Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) running mate, during a meeting with them at the Kumasi Culture Centre.

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They, however, "vehemently rejected" the proposal during the meeting.Despite their stance, they claim that the market management has been instructed to proceed with the closure. “We urge the market management to reconsider this decision, considering its detrimental effects on our businesses, especially given the current economic situation and the fact that Friday, December 6, 2024, is a holiday,” the Queen Mothers emphasized.

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The association described the decision as harmful to traders, many of whom rely on the market for daily income. “As the Market Queen Mothers, we stand against this decision and will fiercely resist any attempt to shut down the market,” they added.

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The Queen Mothers have called on the market management to prioritize the welfare of traders and rescind the directive, urging authorities to consider the implications for businesses during the already challenging economic climate.

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