Tilapia sellers and fish managers at Ablekuma-Joma in the Greater Accra Region have raised concerns over frequent power outages and poor road conditions, which they say are severely affecting their businesses.

According to the traders, the challenges are leading to the spoilage of perishable fish and significant financial losses, threatening their livelihoods.

Speaking to the media, the area’s Sea Chief, Samuel Glova Joma Faakye, said the poor road network is discouraging traders from other regions who travel to purchase tilapia.

He explained that the deplorable roads make transportation difficult, often delaying access to vehicles needed to convey fish to markets.

A trader, Gifty Teye Kudjoe, highlighted additional challenges, including the lack of access to potable water.

She noted that some traders are forced to use the same water for fishing and bathing, exposing them to waterborne diseases and skin infections.

She further lamented that persistent power outages make it difficult to preserve fish, leading to rapid spoilage and loss of income.

Another trader, Nawomi Amankwah, appealed to government to provide a shelter along the riverside, explaining that prolonged exposure to the sun poses health risks.

She also pointed out that the poor road network forces traders to rely on tricycles and motorcycles for transport, which is both inefficient and costly.

The traders are calling on authorities to urgently address the infrastructure challenges to safeguard their businesses and improve conditions in the area.