The leadership of Kantamanto Market has revealed that it is no longer a member of the Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association (GUCDA).
GUCDA serves as the importers structure within the market.
The leaders are also no longer part of other industry groups.
A statement issued explained that they collectively speak for retailers, upcyclers, shoe sellers, and other traders.
“We are independent of GUCDA, the Importers Association, and any other body within the used clothing industry,” the statement said.
The leaders further disputed assertions that external associations have authority over Kantamanto’s affairs.
According to the leaders, the recent fire tragedy that occurred at Kantamanto accelerated their efforts to strengthen internal leadership and ensure that all engagements with media, corporate organisations, and government agencies are directed solely through them.
Below is the full statement
Kantamanto, Accra, 21st March 2025 –
The Kantamanto market leaders wish to express sincere gratitude to the Government of Ghana, corporate entities, individuals, and the broader Ghanaian community for the overwhelming support received after the fire outbreak at the Kantamanto market on January 2, 2025.
Your generosity and solidarity have played a critical role in saving lives and helping our members rebuild their livelihoods. In light of recent inquiries, we want to emphasize that we, the 13 section leaders, represent the interest and speak for the businesses in the Kantamanto market, including the retailers, upcyclers, shoe sellers, and other trades.
We are not part of the Ghana Used Clothing Dealers Association (GUCDA), the Importers Association, or any other association in the used clothing industry.
The recent fire accelerated our unionizing process, which is well underway. We, therefore, call on media representatives, corporate organizations, and interested individuals who wish to engage with the market to reach out directly to us through the following leaders of the Kantamanto market leadership :
Adutwum Atta Manu (Market Manager) – 0545546513
Opoku Afreh (Chair) – 0201943966
Samuel Amoah (Market Section Leader) – 0244263386
Daniel Ampadu (Market Executive) – 0244215631
Michael Oppong (Chair) – 0243101539
Jerry Martey (Market Section Leader) – 0244640744
Mary Sarkodie (Rep: Retailers) – 0246448732
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
