The decision taken by the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) to close some major markets has taken effect from today the 28th of May, 2020.
This is to allow the assembly undertake an exercise to disinfect all major markets in the metropolis. This is part of measures earmarked by the assembly to halt community infections, as the assembly has been identified as one of the COVID-19 epicenters in the region.
Checks by the Kwesimintsim Observer reveals that traders who ply their trade at the affected markets have since complied with the directive, as gates to these markets were locked and, the usual brisk business environment was absent.
Also, city guards have been deployed by the STMA to man these markets to ensure that recalcitrant traders are not seen loitering around, or attempting to undertake any trading activities in these markets. The markets affected by this decision include : Takoradi Market Circle, Jubilee Park Market, Sekondi Market, Effia-Kuma No.9 Market, Essikado Market and, the Kojokrom Market.
