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Traders at Anyaa Yam Market lament decline in patronage on market days

Traders and yam sellers at the Anyaa Yam Market have described prosperous market days as a thing of the past.

Located in the Anyaa Sowutoum Constituency, the market has seen many traders struggle as most of their yams rot due to low patronage.

Several yam sellers, during an engagement with happyghana.com on Thursday, September 26, 2024, expressed their frustration with the government’s failure to address their concerns, which have been raised and broadcast for years. “This is not what we were promised; today is a market day, but no one has even come to buy a single tuber of yam from me. It can be like this for a whole week. How do I survive?” one seller lamented.

Another trader shared that the worsening economic conditions have significantly reduced customer turnout. “Everything is difficult now. No one has it easy. Even our customers can no longer afford to buy yams because times are tough,” she explained.

As a result, many traders find themselves without enough income to sustain themselves or restock their goods.

This is the plight of many business owners in the area, as they contend with major challenges such as inflation and rising transportation costs.

 

Source: happyghana.com

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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