Traders and residents of the Bia West District in the Western North Region have rejected the proposed location of a 24-hour market at Oseikojokrom, citing several challenges they believe will prevent the facility from achieving its intended purpose.

According to the traders, Oseikojokrom does not observe a recognised market day, a situation they say will make it difficult to attract consistent trading activities and patronage.

They further raised concerns about the poor state of roads leading to the area, which they noted would discourage both traders and customers from accessing the market.

Residents also complained about transportation difficulties, particularly after 6:00 pm, explaining that it is often impossible to get commercial vehicles to and from the area during the evening hours. This, they say, defeats the concept of a 24-hour market intended to operate day and night.

Another major concern raised is the absence of surrounding communities that could support regular market activities.

The residents argue that the location is relatively isolated and lacks the population base required to sustain a vibrant trading centre.

Additionally, the proximity of Oseikojokrom to the Ghana–Côte d’Ivoire border has raised security and operational concerns among traders, who fear that the location may not be safe or economically viable for a major market hub.

The traders and residents are therefore appealing to authorities to reconsider the location of the proposed 24-hour market and engage stakeholders to identify a more accessible and strategic site that will better serve the needs of the Bia West District and its surrounding communities.