The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called on traders at the Okaishie and Makola markets in Accra to ensure fair and reasonable pricing of goods, especially during the Christmas season.
The Minister made the call during a working visit to the two major markets to assess trading activities, engage market women and men, and gather firsthand information on sales trends during the festive period.
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She was accompanied by the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, and the President of the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA).
Interacting with traders, Hon. Ofosu-Adjare conveyed President Mahama’s Christmas greetings to traders across the country and encouraged them to take advantage of the current economic stability by allowing the gains to reflect positively in the prices of goods. She stressed that fair pricing during the festive season was crucial to protecting consumers and sustaining trust between traders and the public.
The President of GUTA, Mr Clement Boateng, commended the government and the Trade Minister for what he described as bold policy initiatives that have contributed to stabilising the economy. He said the measures had brought some relief to both traders and consumers, and appealed to the government to support GUTA in enforcing laws that bar foreigners from engaging in retail trade, noting that persistent violations adversely affect local businesses.
The National Women Organiser of GUTA, Mrs Pearl Poku, also expressed excitement among traders, particularly women, over the appointment of a female Trade Minister. She praised Hon. Ofosu-Adjare’s performance and pledged the support of traders towards the government’s industrialisation and economic transformation agenda.
The visit forms part of the Ministry’s broader stakeholder engagement efforts aimed at ensuring that government policies remain responsive to the needs of traders while promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
