Ghana has secured a $30 million grant from the Government of China to construct a modern market in Aflao, in line with a campaign promise made by President John Dramani Mahama during the 2024 election season.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who disclosed the development in a Facebook post on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, said the funds were secured on the express instructions of the President.
According to the Minister, the signing ceremony took place on July 7, 2025, at Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He signed on behalf of the Government of Ghana, while the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa, signed for the Chinese Government.
Mr. Ablakwa recalled that a similar grant from China was previously used to construct the Kotokuraba Market in Cape Coast during the Mills/Mahama administration.
Commenting on the significance of the project, Mr. Ablakwa said, “The new befitting modern Aflao market is expected to boost economic activity, link the Ho and Lome markets and improve livelihoods in an enclave which is a major West African trading hub.”
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
