Traders in the Central Business District of the Ashanti Regional Capital, Kumasi, have bemoaned its low sales as the Christmas festivities approach.<\/p>\n According to them, this is due to the loss of the New Patriotic Party, of which the Ashanti region is a stronghold.<\/p>\n They said if the NPP had won, things would have been different.<\/p>\n Traders who are into the sale of Christmas accessories like toys, hats, spectacles, and fireworks are recording dwindling profits ahead of the holidays.<\/p>\n \u201cBefore the elections, the market was good. But now, you barely can break even. If the elections had gone in favour of the NPP, the market would have boomed,\u201d Joy, a trader at Adum, was quoted by myjoyonline.com.<\/p>\n Despite the slowdown of economic activities, some people have noted that it is important to celebrate during the holidays.<\/p>\n \u201cWe must celebrate because God has been good. I will really enjoy this Christmas. We will be chewing chicken and visiting the mall,\u201d Adwubi, who was buying some Christmas accessories for her children, said.<\/p>\n SSD\/OGB<\/p>\n Watch as Adina hints at bringing back ‘Araba Amplify’ concert in 2025 : <\/b><\/p>\n![\"Low](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/496\/49649777.295.jpg\" "\\"Low")
Low Christmas sales in Kumasi<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n