The Adentan Market Tenants Association has appealed to the government and key stakeholders to intervene urgently to restore fair pricing and improve the overall business environment at the municipality’s main market.
Traders say they have long struggled due to the absence of a dedicated lorry station, a facility they believe would revolutionize the supply chain and make it easier for goods to reach Adentan Market directly.
Without this infrastructure, farmers and rural suppliers are often unable to deliver produce straight to the market. As a result, traders must travel to major markets like Madina and Agbogbloshie to restock, an exhausting and costly routine that drives up prices for both sellers and consumers.
“Customers complain that our prices are high, but it is because we have to buy from town at higher costs. If suppliers could reach us directly, we could sell at lower prices,” the association explained.
The traders highlighted other challenges, including limited access routes, poor loading and offloading areas, and inadequate market planning, which make Adentan an unattractive destination for bulk suppliers. These issues lead to intermittent shortages of key produce and increase transportation costs, which ultimately affect selling prices.
Despite these obstacles, the association said traders remain committed to providing fresh, high-quality products daily. However, the added costs of long-distance travel and heavy traffic contribute to the perception that vendors intentionally overprice goods.
The association contrasted Adentan’s situation with Madina Market, where a well-structured lorry station, ample trading space, and direct supplier access allow traders to purchase in bulk, negotiate better rates, and offer lower prices to consumers.
In addition to infrastructure concerns, the traders called on SSNIT to review and reduce stall rental fees, which they say are too high for small-scale traders with limited capital.
The association emphasised that Adentan Market serves thousands of residents daily and is vital to the local economy. Addressing these challenges, they said, would improve trading conditions, enhance food accessibility, and make prices more affordable for the wider community.
They are therefore urging government, municipal authorities, and SSNIT to act promptly to address these pressing issues.
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