President John Mahama has committed to completing Kumasi’s abandoned Krofrom Market by December 2026, addressing 19 years of neglect that left the site hazardous and economically dormant.
During his Ashanti Region “Thank You Tour,” Mahama announced the market’s inclusion in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s “Market Enhancement Programme,” which targets 18 stalled markets nationwide.
Initiated in 2007, Krofrom Market deteriorated into a hub for criminal activity and wildlife infestations, endangering traders and residents.
Mahama directed the Kumasi Mayor to formally request Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang’s intervention to fast-track revival. Market Queen Nana Sakina endorsed the pledge, declaring Mahama “the only leader capable of completing abandoned projects” and pledging trader support for the NDC.
The commitment aligns with broader infrastructure reforms under Mahama’s administration, though funding mechanisms and contractor selection remain unspecified.
