Independent Candidate and leader of the Afrafranto Movement, Alan Kyerematen, has expressed disappointment in the current and previous governments over the abandonment of the Krofrom Market in the Ashanti Region for over 17 years.
Initiated under former President John Agyekum Kufuor, the project was intended to serve Krofrom and neighbouring areas, including Aboabo, Ashanti New Town, and Asawase.
He described the abandonment as a failure of leadership, emphasising the economic opportunities lost for the people of Krofrom and surrounding communities.
“I am deeply saddened that such a project has been neglected for 17 years. This is what the duopolistic winner-takes-all system has done to this country. There are so many projects that have been abandoned to rot in the name of political rivalry between the NDC and the NPP. Sadly, these projects were not financed with the money of these political parties. They were financed with taxpayers’ money, and yet they allow them to waste away,” he said.
“If this market were functional, many would not need to crowd the central market. This project could have transformed the lives of traders in this constituency, which, ironically, is home to the running mate of Alhaji Bawumia, NAPO.”
Akwasi Aboagye, a resident and businessman in Krofrom, shared his frustrations, stating, “Alan is right. The neglect of this project has been a major setback for us. It’s high time we had a leader who prioritises community development over politics.”
Alan pledged to prioritise the redevelopment of the Krofrom Market under his Great Transformational Plan (GTP) if elected president.
He outlined an ambitious vision to construct one of Ghana’s most modern markets in Krofrom, complete with essential amenities such as a hospital, a police station, and a kindergarten.
“This will not just be a market but a showpiece for modern community development,” he assured.
Beyond Krofrom, Alan Kyerematen emphasised his broader vision for empowering traders across the country.
He reiterated his commitment to establishing a dedicated Traders Bank to provide affordable loans and financial support to traders.
“Many of our traders struggle to grow their businesses and support their families due to a lack of access to affordable credit. My Traders Bank will change that reality and empower traders to achieve their goals,” he pledged.
Akosua Agyemang, a trader, remarked, “Alan’s plan to set up a Traders Bank shows that he truly understands our struggles. We need access to affordable loans to grow our businesses and take care of our families.”
Alan also highlighted the importance of decentralising market activity in decongesting the Kumasi Central Market.
“Community markets like this are the only way to ease congestion at the central market. If Krofrom Market is fully functional, traders won’t need to go all the way to the central market to earn a living,” he stated.
Assuring Ghanaians of his commitment to accountability and effective governance, Alan Kyerematen stated that uncompleted projects across the country would be completed before new ones were initiated under his administration.
“When Ghanaians give me their mandate, I will make sure that all uncompleted projects scattered across the country are completed before any new ones are built. That is how we ensure value for taxpayers’ money and avoid the waste that has plagued our system for decades,” he said.
“The people of Krofrom deserve better, and under my leadership, they will see real transformation.”
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