Traders working in downtown Kumasi support Mayor Richard Ofori Agyeman's goal of making the city less crowded but worry about his approach. They find his military-style tactics unfair since he ordered them to leave sidewalks by April 15 without giving them another place to sell their goods. Many fear the cleanup will help pedestrians move around but leave hundreds of sellers without income.
These merchants want to talk with the mayor before he starts clearing the streets. A person selling used clothes asked for the chance to share their concerns with city officials first. Someone selling shoes pointed out that nobody wants to work on the streets under the hot sun all day. Another merchant simply requested a proper location for their business activities.
The sellers believe the mayor's plans to improve order for people walking through the business district would work better if he considered their situation first. They acknowledge the need for better organization but want their livelihoods protected through planning that includes their input before enforcement begins.
These merchants want to talk with the mayor before he starts clearing the streets. A person selling used clothes asked for the chance to share their concerns with city officials first. Someone selling shoes pointed out that nobody wants to work on the streets under the hot sun all day. Another merchant simply requested a proper location for their business activities.
The sellers believe the mayor's plans to improve order for people walking through the business district would work better if he considered their situation first. They acknowledge the need for better organization but want their livelihoods protected through planning that includes their input before enforcement begins.
