A district court in Kumasi has jailed a food vendor for 20 days. Kande Seidu was found guilty of violating public market regulations.
Seidu operates her food business at the Alabar Market in Kumasi. She was jailed after repeated warnings from officials.
The Environmental Health Unit of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly had banned the use of open fires in the market. This rule was put in place for public safety.
Seidu continued to use an open fire for cooking despite the ban. This led to her arrest and subsequent court appearance.
The court found her actions to be a defiance of the established safety rules within the busy market area.
Her jail term is a consequence of the disregard for the environmental health directives.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly aims to ensure safer market conditions for all traders and patrons.
The conviction serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to public health and safety regulations.