Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson Connects with Makola Market Traders Ahead of Ghana’s 2025 Budget Presentation embarking on a heartfelt visit to the bustling Makola Market in Accra and engaging directly with local vendors and citizens.
The visit, documented in a post on X on the Finance Minister’s handle, showedimages of the vibrant market filled with colorful umbrellas and bustling stalls, showcased Forson’s commitment to understanding the economic challenges faced by Ghanaians. In his statement, Forson expressed deep gratitude for the warm reception and assured the market community that the government would prioritize their needs as part of the “ResettingGhana” initiative tied to the 2025 budget, emphasizing inclusivity and progress.
Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson with Makola Market Traders Ahead of Ghana’s 2025 Budget Presentation
Makola Market, a historic and iconic shopping district established in 1924, serves as a vital economic and cultural hub in Ghana, dominated by women traders selling everything from fresh produce to imported goods. Forson’s engagement at this central location underscores the NDC’s strategy to reconnect with grassroots communities amid political tensions with the New Patriotic Party (NPP), which has criticized the NDC’s agenda.
As Ghana approaches critical political milestones, including the 2024 elections, Forson’s visit signals the NDC’s intent to leverage such engagements to strengthen public trust and address pressing issues like taxation and economic growth.
