Adjen Kotoku Onion Market Closed After Violent Takeover Attempt
Traders left injured as armed group storms Adjen Kotoku Onion Market, prompting calls for urgent government intervention
- Armed men reportedly attempt to seize control of Adjen Kotoku Onion Market, leaving traders injured
- Mustapha Sulemana Talimu confirms shutdown and rising fear among traders
- Onion supply chain threatened as trucks reportedly blocked in Nigeria
The Adjen Kotoku Onion Market has been temporarily closed following a violent incident in which armed individuals from a rival group reportedly attempted to seize control of the facility, leaving several traders injured and heightening security concerns.
The attack has disrupted activities at one of Ghana’s major onion trading centres, with reports also pointing to increasing claims of political interference in how the market is managed.
Spokesperson for the Onion Sellers Association, Mustapha Sulemana Talimu, confirmed the shutdown on Tuesday, April 7, describing the situation as alarming for traders who rely on the market for their livelihoods.
He explained that the violence has created fear among traders and brought business operations to a standstill.
The incident coincides with reports that onion-laden trucks destined for Ghana have been halted in Nigeria, in what is believed to be a retaliatory move linked to an earlier dispute involving Ghanaian traders.
Talimu called for immediate government intervention, warning that tensions could escalate further if the situation is not addressed quickly.
He noted that armed individuals remain at the site and have prevented traders from accessing the market, adding that earlier attempts to resolve the dispute were not sustained.
Traders are now urging authorities to restore order and ensure the steady supply of onions to markets across the country.
