The Kupulima market in the Sissala West District has officially been reopened to trading activities after a period of temporary closure due to low patronage.
The reopening is expected to reposition the facility as a key commercial hub for the area, with strong prospects for boosting cross-border trade given its proximity to Leo in Burkina Faso, just about 15 kilometres away.
The market, which operates a day after the Tumu market, is also equipped with quarantine and veterinary services, a feature stakeholders say could support the development of a livestock trading centre between Ghana and Burkina Faso.
At the reopening ceremony, Osman Deiwia Nankpa III urged residents and stakeholders to actively support the market to ensure it becomes economically viable and beneficial to surrounding communities.
He also called for strict measures against activities that could undermine the market’s growth, stressing the need to protect the investment for long-term development.
The Paramount Chief commended both past and present District Chief Executives for their roles in restoring operations at the market.
Amidu Borsu also appealed to residents to patronise the facility to create economic opportunities for women and young people in the area.
A former DCE for the area, Forkah Mahamud, encouraged the Assembly and the Member of Parliament to push for a 24-hour market model to enhance commercial activity.
Fuseini Gbene expressed appreciation to both past and current governments for supporting the market’s redevelopment, noting that it formed part of broader efforts to strengthen local economic infrastructure.
He assured traders of improved security measures and urged livestock traders to patronise Kupulima instead of crossing into Leo for business.
The Member of Parliament for the area, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, also encouraged constituents to support the market and avoid illegal trading practices that could threaten peace and cross-border cooperation.
Salam Sibiri welcomed the reopening, describing the market as a shared space for trade and unity between communities on both sides of the border.
