{
  "id": 5551728,
  "title": "Nungua Traders Oppose Demolition For 24-Hour Market",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/nungua-traders-oppose-demolition-for-24-hour-market",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-04T12:05:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/nungua-traders-oppose-demolition-for-24-hour-market/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The shop owners at the Nungua Market have vehemently opposed the demolition of their privately funded and acquired shops in favor of constructing a new 24-hour economy market. This opposition was voiced at a recent meeting with the Krowor Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Paul Afotey Kwei. The Secretary of the Shop Owners Association, Mr. William Kassah, emphasized the severe threat this demolition poses to their private investments, the disruption of local livelihoods, and the absence of a secured relocation plan. He argued for the renovation of the existing facility instead.\n\nThe Municipal Chief Executive highlighted the plans for a modern 24-hour economy market, promising safe and modern trading spaces, improved public health, upgraded sanitation, reduced exits, and digitalized market management tools. He assured that the project is fully funded and that shop owners will receive priority allocation upon completion.\n\nHowever, the shop owners are concerned about the financial strain this project may impose, particularly on female traders who have taken loans to finance their businesses. They fear that demolishing their shops would make it difficult for them to meet their financial commitments and would impose additional financial burdens during a period when their income is already halted.\n\nMr. Kassah also pointed out significant flaws in the assembly's approach to planning and the condition of the physical site, noting that the market is not structurally dilapidated to the extent that complete demolition is the only reasonable option. He urged the authorities to consider renovating the existing market structure or securing a different location for the new project, rather than stripping existing business owners of their investments and daily income.",
  "summary": "Some shop owners at the engagement The Nungua Market Shop Owners Association has unanimously rejected the proposed demolition of their privately acquired and funded shops for the construction of Read More... The post Nungua Traders Oppose Demolition For 24-Hour Market appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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}