Berekum: A traditional ruler has urged Ghanaians to bury their political colours, cooperate and support contractors executing the government's 24-Hour Market projects in the supreme interest of the nation. Osabarima Kusi Yeboah, the Chief of Domfete and the Nifahene (sub-chief) of the Berekum Traditional Area in the Bono Region gave the advice at a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of the 24-Hour market at Namasua in the Berekum East Central Municipality.
According to Ghana News Agency, Osabarima Kusi Yeboah described the 24-Hour market projects as laudable and noted that execution of the market projects was in the right direction. He highlighted that the market facilities would spur rapid socio-economic growth and development, thereby building a resilient local economy. The chief emphasized that partisan politics should not deny the nation the required development and urged the people to embrace and support the government's developmental projects, regardless of their political affiliations.
He observed that taking entrenched positions in partisan lines hindered progressive and sustainable development, stating that unnecessary criticisms on the execution of the 24-Hour markets and other development projects would not augur well for the nation. Nana Akosua Ameyaa III, the Paramount Queenmother of the Berekum Traditional Area, also commended the government for the 24-Hour market projects.
Nana Akosua Ameyaa III cautioned contractors executing market projects against shoddy works, urging them to speed up to complete the project on time. She emphasized that the market facility would serve as a catalyst to boost economic growth and transformation in the Berekum Municipality.
Hajia Fatimatu Abubarkar, the Berekum East Central Municipal Chief Executive, who performed the sod-cutting ceremony, explained that the market contained dedicated police and fire posts, banking hall, and financial service points as well as standard washrooms, specialized meat shops, restaurants, and other facilities. She stated that funding for the project was readily available, urging the contractors to execute quality and speedy works for the project to be completed within stipulated timelines.