Member of Parliament for Klottey-Korle, Accra, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for immediate and coordinated government intervention to resolve the long-standing dispute over the CMB-Abuja market land, also known as the Railways land.
The land is government property, yet for over eight years, private individuals have persistently laid claim to it, making repeated attempts to evict the more than 3,000 people who live and work there, including GPRTU drivers, market women, and traders.
At a press conference, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings emphasised that this is not simply a matter of land ownership, but a pressing issue of livelihoods, community survival, and food security.
“The CMB Abuja Market is a vital hub where thousands of Ghanaians shop daily for affordable food and where traders, drivers, and families earn their living. Any disruption here will not only devastate livelihoods but will also undermine food security and economic stability far beyond this constituency,” she stated.
She further stressed that the continuous threats of eviction create insecurity and fear among the residents and workers, while undermining the role of the market as a critical center of commerce and distribution.
The lawmaker therefore called on the government, in particular the Minister for Transport, working in close collaboration with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate the matter, curb fraudulent claims, and safeguard the community.
She reaffirmed her commitment to stand with the people of the market until a lasting solution is achieved, stressing that the matter must be treated as a national priority.
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