Kofi Akpaloo, the Founder and Presidential Candidate of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), has criticized the Kejetia Dubai Market project, labeling it a “total waste of land.”
Speaking on Ultimate FM’s morning show, “Cup of Tea,” Akpaloo expressed strong concerns about the market’s construction and the impact on Ghanaians.
According to Akpaloo, the market, constructed by Brazilian contractors, brought no real benefits to the local workforce or the country’s economy.
“The contractors that built the Kejetia market were Brazilians, so Ghanaians didn’t benefit from its construction,” he told host Julius Caesar Anadem.
He also pointed out that even the materials used for the project were imported, sidelining local industries and disregarding Ghanaian resources.
“What really was the benefit?” Akpaloo questioned.
Painting a picture of the previous conditions at Kejetia, where vendors sold under umbrellas and managed to make a living, the LPG leader emphasized that while some vendors have been relocated to the new market, many of the traders, like those at “Borlaho” and “the race course market, were still operating under the same challenging conditions. This, he argued, highlights the inefficiency and missed opportunities of the new market.
Akpaloo further criticized the design and scale of the Kejetia Market, calling it short-sighted.
Emphasizing the importance of forward-thinking infrastructure that anticipates future population growth, he insisted, any visionary leader would have aimed higher.
“Any leader with vision would have built a 20-story building market,” he stated.
According to Akpaloo, a true visionary leader would understand that Ghana’s population could triple in the next 200 years, and planning should accommodate such expansion.
Drawing a comparison with the United States, Akpaloo observed that even in small American towns, development projects are often three times bigger than needed.
“Their development paradigm is different, but it’s practical. We need that kind of forward-thinking approach here,” he noted.
Akpaloo wrapped up his remarks with a promise to transform Ghana if elected president in Ghana’s upcoming General elections on December 7, 2024.
“I will bring the American development paradigm to Ghana,” he declared confidently, positioning himself as a leader who values long-term planning and infrastructure that serves future generations.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Priscilla Abrafi Sarpong
