A food vendor named Kande Seidu has been ordered to serve 20 days in prison. She was found guilty of using an open fire in the Alabar Market in Kumasi.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly had issued orders against such practices in the market area. Seidu's actions violated these directives.
The sentence was given by District Court Two at Prempeh Assembly Hall. Her Worship Deborah Gyawa Donkor presided over the case.
The court found Seidu guilty of the offense. The incident occurred on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The prosecutor presented the facts of the case to the court. The court considered the evidence before passing judgment.
This action aims to enforce market regulations and ensure public safety. The use of open fires in crowded market spaces can pose significant risks.