The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) has assured traders and transport unions at the CMB trading hub in Accra that they will not be displaced from the land that recently triggered protests.
The groups had earlier petitioned President John Dramani Mahama over concerns of an alleged takeover of the site, which has served as both a trading centre and a lorry station for more than three decades.
Speaking to Citi News on Wednesday, September 24, GRDA Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Frederick Appoh, said ongoing engagements with stakeholders, including the area’s Member of Parliament, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, are intended to address concerns and protect livelihoods tied to the enclave.
“I want to reassure the public and market women, we’re not going to move anybody from there. As part of our initiatives as a government, we will address every issue there. Leases given during the previous administration are under review.
“In this administration, we have issued only two leases; no lease has been given to any private developer under this administration, which is asking our sisters, our mothers, to move from there. We are going to have a stakeholder agreement with GPRTU, MP, Accra Mayor and the leadership of market women at CMB. I’m confident that the issue will be resolved,” he said.
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