{
  "id": 7347615,
  "title": "Stop the demolition of public assets for 24-Hour Markets — Minority tells Government",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/stop-the-demolition-of-public-assets-for-24-hour-markets-minority",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T15:50:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/stop-the-demolition-of-public-assets-for-24-hour-markets-minority-tells-government"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minority in Parliament has expressed concerns over the demolition of existing markets and other public infrastructure to make way for the Government's 24-Hour Economy Market Programme. At a press conference, the Ranking Member on Parliament's Local Government and Rural Development Committee questioned the economic rationale behind demolishing functioning facilities to replace them with new markets. The Minority cited several examples, including the Nkenkaasu Market, Enchi Market, an astroturf in Kwabre East Municipality, a community bank in Aboabo, a Magistrate Court in Nandom, a newly constructed school, homes and shops in Poyentanga, and various markets across different regions. They emphasized that these actions question planning, priorities, and value for money. The Minority argued that while modern markets are acceptable, development projects must undergo proper planning, consultation, and evaluation to ensure value for public resources. They urged the Government to protect existing public assets, engage in thorough consultations with affected communities, and use public funds to generate the most benefit for citizens.",
  "summary": "Among the cases cited was the Nkenkaasu Market in the Offinso North District, which the Minority said was constructed and commissioned under former President John Agyekum Kufuor in 2007.",
  "key_points": [
    "Minority Parliament members oppose demolition of public assets for 24-Hour Markets.",
    "Examples include Nkenkaasu Market, Enchi Market, and community bank in Aboabo.",
    "Government urged to protect existing assets and consult affected communities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Minority demands review of 24-Hour Market programme over ‘poor planning’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/minority-demands-review-of-24-hour-market-programme-over-poor-planning",
        "published": "2026-09-14T12:35:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}