In a bid to revitalize trading conditions and improve the welfare of traders at the Kumasi City Market (Kejetia Market), a pressure group is urging the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to appoint a completely new board of directors, believing a fresh perspective is crucial for success.
The group, known as the Alliance for Change, is poised to formally petition Otumfuo, expressing their concerns based on observations and evaluations of the performance of previous management and boards. According to the group, the direction and management of the past board are directly responsible for the current challenges facing the market.
“As far as the board is equally culpable of the mess, our expectation is to get new and fresh minds to fix the rot, as has happened to the management echelon,” stated Anastasia Bonsu, spokesperson for the Alliance for Change. She indicated that the group will remain steadfast in pursuing this objective.
Bonsu further noted that most members of the dissolved board are unlikely to be reappointed, with the exception of Amoamahene Nana Agyenim Boateng, who represented the Asantehene. However, the group has voiced strong reservations about his potential return, stating he “couldn’t live up to expectation.” The Alliance for Change is urging Amoamahene to publicly highlight his achievements, if any, to justify his renomination.
The group firmly believes that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II possesses a wealth of talented and experienced chiefs and administrative staff capable of turning the market’s fortunes around. They also advocate for the principle of transfer, arguing that it promotes dynamism and the application of diverse perspectives.
“The market needs creative leaders who can think outside the box to fulfil the potential benefits of commercializing the facility and mobilizing revenue, rather than those whose legacy is accumulated debt and mess inspite of the available numerous revenue streams,” the traders stated.
