{
  "id": 7528871,
  "title": "Minority Slams Public Assets Demolition For Markets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/minority-slams-public-assets-demolition-for-markets",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T10:29:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/minority-slams-public-assets-demolition-for-markets/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minority in Parliament has expressed strong objections to the government's introduction of the 24-Hour Economy Market programme, claiming it involves the demolition of existing public assets to create new markets. This criticism is coming from the minority members on the Local Government and Rural Development Committee, led by Francis Asenso-Boakye.\n\nThe Minority party argues that the programme's implementation appears poorly planned and out of sync with the actual development needs of various communities. They insist that the government's approach to building markets is misguided, particularly when there is no genuine economic need for new markets.\n\nThe Minority raises several examples of communities impacted by the programme, including the Asesewa Market in Upper Manya Krobo, the Mamponteng astroturf in the Kwabre East Municipality, the Nkenkaasu Market in Offinso North District, and a newly constructed school in Ahafo Ano South West District. They argue that these public facilities should not be destroyed when communities still require basic infrastructure.\n\nIn the Upper West Region, the Minority cites the reported demolition of a Magistrate Court in Nandom, while in the Western North Region's Aowin Constituency, they question the demolition of an unoccupied Enchi Market. They also cite the demolition of Tendamba Primary School in Wa, homes and shops at Poyentanga, and other facilities like a market in Agona East District, New Thursday Central Market in Wenchi, Abor Market in Keta Municipality, and commercial structures at the Kasoa New Market.\n\nThe Minority maintains that these demolitions represent a pattern of displacing existing public assets, schools, businesses, homes, and community infrastructure in the name of the 24-Hour Economy Market programme. They call for a thorough review of the programme and more stakeholder consultation to ensure its economic viability and alignment with local demand.",
  "summary": "Francis Asenso-Boakye (L) with other MPs The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government’s implementation of the 24-Hour Economy Market programme, accusing it of demolishing existing public and community Read More... The post Minority Slams Public Assets Demolition For Markets appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
  "key_points": [
    "Minority Parliament objects to 24-Hour Economy Market programme",
    "Claims demolition of public assets for new markets",
    "Critics argue programme poorly planned and misaligned"
  ],
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  "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."
}