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Kumasi Kejetia roads reopened to traffic

Commuters, drivers and shop owners in the central business district (CBD) of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region can now heave a sigh of relief following the reopening of roads leading to the new Kejetia Market by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) yesterday.

The roads, which were closed about three years ago to allow for the construction of the market, are Pampaso-Kejetia, Hello FM, Central?Market, Kejetia-Komfo Anokye Roundabout, Kejetia-Suame Roundabout and Dr Mensah.

The reopening of the roads is to ensure free vehicular and pedestrian movement ahead of the inauguration of the project.

When the Daily Graphic arrived at the CBD about 6 a.m. yesterday, a combined team of armed policemen and the military, as well as officials of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), was seen supervising the demolition of unauthorised structures on the roads to ensure the smooth flow of traffic.

While some shop owners whose businesses were affected by the closure of the roads welcomed the reopening, hawkers and vendors who plied their trade on some portions of the pavements along the roads were averse to the exercise.

Relocation

The affected traders have been directed by the city authorities to relocate to any of the 34 satellite markets across the metropolis.

Ahead of yesterday’s exercise, the Kumasi Metropolitan Chief Executive, Mr Osei Assibey Antwi, said the traders had been cooperating, with some of them having even begun to relocate.

Advice

The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the KMA, Mr Godwin Okumah Nyame, advised all stakeholders to collaborate with the assembly in the exercise to free the CBD of congestion.

According to him, the date for the inauguration of the Kejetia Market would soon be communicated to the people.

For his part, the Kumasi Metropolitan Director of NADMO, Mr Frank Kwadwo Duodu, described the evacuation exercise as peaceful and commended the traders for comporting themselves.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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