‘Did we vote for you or your husband – Dome Market traders fire at MP

According to report by Ghanaweb on Tuesday 10, November 2026, Traders at the Dome Market have expressed anger and disappointment over the demolition of parts of the market to pave the way for the construction of a proposed 24-Hour Economy market project, accusing their Member of Parliament, Elikplim Akurugu, of abandoning them during a difficult period.

The affected traders have questioned the MP’s commitment to their welfare, insisting that she has failed to adequately represent their interests following the demolition exercise, which has reportedly affected their trading activities and livelihoods.

In a viral video that emerged on November 10, 2026, some of the traders were captured openly expressing their frustration, directing strong criticism at the MP and her husband. They questioned whether residents voted for Elikplim Akurugu or her husband, alleging that the latter influences her decisions and determines her movements.

A spokesperson for the traders expressed dissatisfaction with what they described as the MP’s failure to stand up for them, declaring that they were tired of both the lawmaker and her husband. The Dome-Kwabenya NDC chairman also reportedly accused the MP of contributing to divisions within the party, further intensifying the tensions surrounding the issue.

The traders also turned their attention to the Ga East Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Edmund Agboh, whom they accused of frustrating their activities and disregarding directives from the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo.

According to the aggrieved traders, the Regional Minister had instructed that the market should not be demolished. However, they alleged that the MCE ignored the directive and proceeded with the demolition of a section of the facility.

They questioned why the MCE would allegedly act contrary to instructions from the Regional Minister and called on President John Dramani Mahama to remove him from office.

One of the traders argued that the MCE’s alleged actions demonstrated a lack of respect for higher authorities, insisting that a government reshuffle was necessary to address their concerns.

The traders subsequently issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the President, demanding the immediate replacement of Edmund Agboh as Ga East MCE.

They warned that failure to meet their demand could have political consequences, threatening to withdraw their support from Elikplim Akurugu and vote against her in future elections.

The development has raised concerns about growing tensions between the affected traders and some political representatives in the area, particularly over the handling of the market redevelopment project and its impact on the livelihoods of local business owners.

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