A food vendor named Kande Seidu has been sent to prison for 20 days. The sentence was for breaking an order from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly.
The order prohibited the use of open fire in the Alabar Market. Seidu was found to be using open fire in this market area.
The District Court Two at Prempeh Assembly Hall delivered the sentence. Her Worship Deborah Gyawa Donkor presided over the case.
The court heard the case on Monday, March 16, 2026. This is according to the prosecutor’s report to the court.
Seidu worked as a food vendor at the busy Alabar Market. This market is located in Kumasi.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly had put in place rules to ensure safety. Using open fire in the market posed a risk.
The court took action to enforce these safety rules. Seidu’s sentence highlights the importance of following assembly orders.
This case shows that authorities are monitoring market activities. They are enforcing rules to protect people and property.