A food vendor named Kande Seidu has been sentenced to 20 days in prison. She was found guilty of using open fire at Alabar Market in Kumasi. This action violated an order from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly.
The sentence was handed down by District Court Two at Prempeh Assembly Hall. Her Worship Deborah Gyawa Donkor presided over the case. The court decision was made on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The court heard that Kande Seidu's actions posed a safety risk. Using open fires in a crowded market area can lead to accidents and spread of flames.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly had put regulations in place to prevent such activities. These rules are designed to ensure public safety and hygiene within market spaces.
Prosecutors presented evidence of the violation to the court. The vendor did not comply with the established market regulations.
The judge considered the prosecutor's arguments and the evidence before issuing the sentence.
The sentence aims to deter others from breaking similar market safety rules.
Kande Seidu will serve her time in prison custody.