On Tuesday, 12th May 2026, the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality marked a significant milestone with the official handing over of site for the construction of the proposed 24-Hour Market at Kpong. The occasion brought together traditional leaders, government officials, municipal authorities, transport unions, consultants, contractors, and members of the community, all united in anticipation of a transformative project that is expected to boost economic activities within the municipality.
The program commenced with welcoming remarks delivered by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. John Attey Matey. In his address, he warmly welcomed all distinguished guests and participants to the ceremony and outlined the purpose and activities of the day’s event. He emphasized the importance of the 24-hour market project to the development agenda of the municipality and expressed confidence that the initiative would create employment opportunities, improve trading conditions, and stimulate local economic growth.
Among the distinguished personalities present were the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi Ebenzer; the Head of the Municipal Ambulance Service, Mr. Kennedy Mensa; the Chairman of Kpong GRRTU, Mr. Vincent Husunu; the Municipal Works Engineer, Mr. Afrifa Boampong; the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. Samuel Affadu; and the Kpong Divisional Chief, Nene Kpabitey Nyarko I.
Addressing the gathering, speakers highlighted the enormous benefits the project would bring to the people of Kpong and the municipality as a whole. The modern market facility is expected to include essential support infrastructure such as a fire service station, pharmacy, police station, crèche for children, women bank and cold store facilities. It was emphasized that the market would not operate as an ordinary marketplace but rather as a modern commercial hub designed to enhance safety, convenience, and efficiency for traders and consumers alike. Special mention was made of the inclusion of spaces for local food vendors and abolo sellers, ensuring that local businesses and traditional economic activities are integrated into the new development.
Furthermore, road construction works linked directly to the market project are expected to improve accessibility and transportation within the area, thereby making the market a central point for commercial activities.
In his remarks, Nene Kpabitey Nyarko I expressed great joy and appreciation for the project. He thanked the President and government for bringing such a major development initiative to Kpong and assured the contractors and consultants of the full cooperation and support of the traditional authorities and the local community to ensure the successful execution of the project.
The consultants, FeDems, together with the contractors Akudams Ltd, assured the gathering of their commitment to delivering quality work within schedule. They indicated that the project is expected to be completed within a period of 18 to 20 months.
The handing over ceremony ended on a hopeful and optimistic note, with stakeholders expressing confidence that the 24-Hour Market project will become a major driver of economic transformation and development in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality.