Traders in the Nkwanta South Municipality have taken over the main streets for business on Monday, a week after ethnic clashes and the imposition of a curfew on the township.
Traders argue they do not feel safe at the market despite the heavy presence of security personnel on the grounds.
On Sunday, two people died from gunshots, giving rise to fears of possible attacks. Nkwanta central market operates more on Mondays.
Despite it being a market day today, the traders opted to abandon the market, choosing to occupy the street as a safety measure. In an interview with JoyNews, the traders voiced their lack of confidence in remaining within the market’s confines, citing concerns about potential attacks.
They referred to a recent incident and expressed apprehension about the risk of being targeted or involved in conflicts if they stayed within the market area.
According to some traders at Nkwanta Central Market, they are considering fleeing the town due to a conflict between two other townships that doesn’t directly involve them but is affecting their lives.
They face restriction movement, leading to a slowdown in market activity as suppliers avoid the area due to the ongoing conflicts.” as a result, prices have risen, and goods have become scarce, greatly affecting the residents’ livelihoods.
Nkwanta Residents are stating that the community’s conflict has resulted in an education system slowdown. Students are absent from school, exacerbating the existing shortage of teachers.
In an interview with the Municipal Chief Executive(MCE) of the Nkwanta South, Bright Lenwah said the people of Nkwanta must give peace a chance, we are all brothers and sisters we understand and speak each other language, Nkwanta residents should let peace reign.”
The Nkwanta community is urging the government to intervene and help establish peace within their locality.
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