{
  "id": 6586269,
  "title": "Bono East Minister threatens termination of Nkoranza 24-hour market contract",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/bono-east-minister-threatens-termination-of-nkoranza-24-hour-market",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-10T12:30:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/bono-east-minister-threatens-termination-of-nkoranza-24-hour-market-contract/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, has threatened to terminate the contract for the Nkoranza 24-hour market hub, citing severe delays and subpar progress. The $15.9 million project, part of the government's national agenda to establish round-the-clock commercial centers across Ghana, aims to transform the local economy by providing 24-hour services such as banking, cold storage, and healthcare facilities. However, during a recent inspection, the contractor had only completed 5% of the mandated 25% work, prompting Mr. Antwi's strong criticism. The Regional Minister warned that if no significant improvements are seen by his next visit, the contract could be terminated. The contractor acknowledged the delays and assured that urgent measures were being taken to rectify the situation, pledging an increased workforce and accelerated work pace. The market project, which would operate 24/7, is seen as a crucial economic lifeline for Nkoranza traders and residents, offering continuous trade opportunities and potential job creation.",
  "summary": "The government’s ambitious vision of a 24-hour economy has hit a rocky patch in the Bono East Region, as the Nkoranza Municipal Assembly’s flagship modern market hub is severely behind schedule. During a monitoring visit to the project site, Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi expressed outrage upon discovering that the contractor had completed […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Bono East Minister impressed with progress on Techiman 24-hour economy market project",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/bono-east-minister-impressed-with-progress-on-techiman-24-hour",
        "published": "2026-09-09T13:55:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}