{"id":262050,"date":"2024-12-07T08:35:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T08:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/07\/kumasi-markets-deserted-as-ghana-goes-to-the-polls\/"},"modified":"2024-12-07T08:35:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T08:35:04","slug":"kumasi-markets-deserted-as-ghana-goes-to-the-polls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/07\/kumasi-markets-deserted-as-ghana-goes-to-the-polls\/","title":{"rendered":"Kumasi markets deserted as Ghana goes to the polls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/888\/88837090.295.jpg\" alt=\"According to the reporter, a lot of markets are currently closed\" title=\"According to the reporter, a lot of markets are currently closed\" width=\"295\" height=\"166\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>According to the reporter, a lot of markets are currently closed<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">The once bustling capital of the Ashanti Region, Kumasi, has taken on a sombre tone as Ghana heads to the polls to elect a president and members of Parliament. <\/p>\n<p>The region, known for its early market activities, saw a significant decrease in traders in its capital city, Kumasi, with many yet to report to market centres for trading activities.<\/p>\n<p>According to OTEC News Reporter Jacob Agyenim Boateng, who reported from greater Kumasi on the wee hours of December 7, areas like Adum, Kejetia, Suame, Racecourse, and Dr. Mensah, which are usually bustling with thousands of traders working as early as 3 am, recorded slow attendance by traders even at 6 am.<\/p>\n<p>The few traders who were preparing to commence their daily activities confirmed that most of their colleagues failed to report due to the elections.<\/p>\n<p>They maintained that most of their friends travelled for the elections a day ahead, adding that others who live around pledged to vote before coming to market.<\/p>\n<p>Customers who went out for products and services were left stranded due to the absence of many traders. <\/p>\n<p>This unusual calmness in Kumasi&#8217;s markets is a testament to the region&#8217;s commitment to exercising their democratic rights.<\/p>\n<p>Voter Statistics in Ashanti Region<\/p>\n<p>Ashanti Region Saw 9.11% Growth in Registered Voters Ahead of 2024 Elections<\/p>\n<p>The Ashanti Region witnessed a significant increase in registered voters, growing by 9.11% from 3,020,141 in 2020 to 3,295,274 in 2024. <\/p>\n<p>Key Election Statistics:<\/p>\n<p>Female Representation:<\/p>\n<p>23 women are contesting in the 2024 parliamentary elections, with only one incumbent female MP seeking re-election.<\/p>\n<p>Independent Candidates:<\/p>\n<p>22 individuals are contesting as Independent Candidates.<\/p>\n<p>Voter Demographics:<\/p>\n<p>3,019,178 registered voters are expected to cast their ballots, with 465,224 being first-time voters.<\/p>\n<p>Polling Centers:<\/p>\n<p>7,100 polling centres have been set up across the region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the reporter, a lot of markets are currently closed The once bustling capital of the Ashanti Region, Kumasi, has taken on a sombre tone as Ghana heads to the polls to elect a president and members of Parliament. 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