Plans to redevelop the Kasoa Old Market are moving forward with growing institutional support, even as concerns linger among sections of traders over the impending demolition exercise.
Authorities in the Awutu Senya East Municipality insist the project is a long-term infrastructure upgrade designed to transform trading conditions and modernise the area’s commercial hub.
Municipal Chief Executive Seth Sabah Sewornoo-Banini has defended the decision, stressing that the redevelopment is the result of extensive consultations and careful planning rather than a sudden move. He urged traders to cooperate with the process and avoid politicising the issue.
According to him, the project will replace outdated structures with modern facilities that are expected to improve safety, sanitation, and overall business operations for traders. He also warned that failure to comply with directives to vacate the site would be addressed within the confines of the law.
Support for the redevelopment has also emerged from within the trader community. Felix Kwame Anoma, Chairman of the Kasoa Union of Traders Association, indicated that the majority of traders have been engaged and are ready to relocate, describing recent protests as not reflective of the broader group.
From a technical standpoint, Municipal Physical Planning Officer Stephen Kakraba explained that the redevelopment plan predates the current administration and forms part of a wider strategy to upgrade infrastructure across the municipality.
While tensions remain among some traders, authorities maintain that the project serves the greater public interest and will ultimately deliver improved economic opportunities once completed.
