A food vendor was sentenced to 20 days in prison for breaking a Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly order. The vendor, Kande Seidu, operated at the Alabar Market.
The court found her guilty of using open fire within the market space. This practice is prohibited to ensure safety and prevent fires.
The sentence was delivered by Her Worship Deborah Gyawa Donkor at District Court Two, located at the Prempeh Assembly Hall.
The court hearing took place on Monday, March 16, 2026. The prosecutor presented the case against the vendor.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has rules against open fires in markets to protect vendors and the public.
This ruling serves as a warning to other market traders about adhering to safety regulations.
The Judicial Service oversees such court proceedings and enforces the law.
The exact details of how the violation occurred were presented by the prosecutor.