A food vendor in Kumasi received a jail sentence for breaking market rules. Kande Seidu was ordered to serve 20 days in prison custody.
The court found her guilty of using an open fire inside the Alabar Market. This practice is not allowed in the market area.
The sentence was given by Her Worship Deborah Gyawa Donkor at District Court Two. The court is located at the Prempeh Assembly Hall.
The ruling took place on Monday, March 16, 2026. The prosecutor presented the details of the violation to the court.
The order against open fires in the market was made by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. The assembly aims to improve safety and hygiene in public spaces.
This case highlights the importance of following local assembly regulations. These rules are put in place for the benefit of everyone in the community.
Seidu's sentence serves as a reminder to market vendors about the rules they must obey.