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Sales at the Akatsi South Central Market in the Volta region have increased on Wednesday, December 23, as it marks the last market day for the celebration of Christmas.
Ms Lydia Dzineku Abadzivor, the queen of the market in an interview with ModernGhana News explained that even though the covid-19 has affected their sales from March until now, they are praying and hoping to reach their sales targets before the end of the yuletide.
She stated that the crazy buyer race was not a surprise to her as it is a normal routine when the year is about to end.
Ms Dzineku regretted that the closure of the country’s borders has affected her businesses because most traders source their products from neighboring Togo.
“The prices of the articles have increased since the demand is higher than the supply,” he said.
Mr Edem Agbo, a motorcyclist, added that his “Okada” business has seen a massive boost as many people move back and forth for their Christmas items.
The prices of items such as shoes, shirts, clothing, food among others have increased by an average of between two and three percent.
Madam Juliana Apedo, a wholesale trader also indicated that the COVID-19 along with the recently ended general election and its related issues have greatly affected their business compared to last year, giving them massive profits.
Traders are now hoping and praying that the pandemic and tensions related to the Dec. 7 elections that affected their trade this year will be brought under control by the government for higher profits next year.
Many are still flocking for your holiday items.
