Some traders in the Cape Coast Metropolis  of the Central Region have expressed dissatisfaction over the relocation of a proposed 24-hour economy market project from Cape Coast North to Cape Coast South.

The initiative forms part of the government’s 24-hour economy programme introduced by President John Dramani Mahama to boost local commerce and expand market access across Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies nationwide.

However, the decision to shift the project site has sparked concerns among sections of the trading community, particularly at the Abura Market, where some aggrieved traders say they feel misled.

According to the traders, the initial siting of the project in Cape Coast North had raised expectations of improved economic activity in the area.

They argue that the relocation to Cape Coast South undermines those expectations and disadvantages traders in the northern part of the metropolis.

The group has therefore appealed to President Mahama, Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, as well as local authorities, including the Municipal Chief Executive and Member of Parliament, to reconsider the decision.

They further contend that Cape Coast South already hosts major market facilities, including the Kotokuraba and Anaafo Market complexes, and question the rationale behind siting an additional major market project in the same area.

The traders are urging authorities to reverse the relocation and ensure a more equitable distribution of development projects across the metropolis.