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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 88279, member: 27"]
A stronger cedi sounded great on paper, but Kadjebi traders say customers still are not spending because wallets remain empty.

Kadjebi traders voice frustration
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[*]Traders in Kadjebi expected better sales after the cedi appreciated.
[*]Customer patronage stayed flat despite the currency's strengthening.
[*]Hardware shops, cosmetic outlets, and provision stores all reported sluggishness.
[*]A market survey on Tuesday confirmed the widespread sales drought.
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What individual traders are saying
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[*]Kudjo Ntiamoah said import costs dipped, but customers still hesitate.
[*]Ntiamoah urged the government to pay cocoa farmers and boost spending.
[*]Francisca Nyame reported months of slow cosmetics sales persisting.
[*]Buyers grab tiny quantities or skip purchasing entirely, per Nyame.
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Market women weigh in
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[*]Vida Aku Amanu of the Kadjebi Market Women Association echoed concerns.
[*]Low patronage is crushing traders' ability to restock properly.
[*]Amanu wants government policies that actually lift disposable income.
[*]Currency gains alone are not fixing people's financial constraints.
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