Traders at the Dome Market have expressed anger towards their Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Elikplim Akurugu.
The traders accused her of abandoning them amid the demolition of parts of the market to pave the way for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy market.
The aggrieved traders questioned the MP’s commitment to their welfare, alleging that she had failed to stand up for them during the ongoing demolition exercise.
In a viral video on social media platform X, the traders also raised concerns about the alleged influence of the MP’s husband over her decisions, questioning whether they had elected her or her husband to represent them in Parliament.
“Did we vote for your husband? We want to ask Elikplim Akurugu if we voted for her or her husband because it is her husband who controls her and tells her where to go. We are tired of her, and we are also tired of her husband,” a spokesperson for the traders said.
Beyond their grievances against the MP, the traders called for the immediate removal of the Ga East Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Edmund Agboh, accusing him of frustrating their activities and disregarding directives from the Greater Accra Regional Minister concerning the demolition.
They questioned why the MCE would allegedly act contrary to the Regional Minister’s instructions, insisting that he should not be allowed to continue in office.
The traders further alleged that Akurugu played a role in Agboh’s appointment and urged President John Dramani Mahama to intervene by replacing him.
“We want the MCE to also be changed. Is the MCE higher than the Regional Minister or the president? He has decided to frustrate us here. It was Elikplim who aided his appointment as MCE. There should be a reshuffle,” the spokesperson added.
The traders subsequently issued President Mahama a 24-hour ultimatum to remove the MCE, warning that failure to meet their demand would have political consequences for the MP.
The traders threatened to vote against Akurugu in future elections if she continued to ignore their concerns.
The development follows part of the Dome market, which was pulled down to make way for a 24-Hour Economy market.
The Dome market traders claim that the demolition proceeded despite an order from the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, against it.
The traders argued that the Regional Minister had directed that the market should not be demolished, accusing the MCE of defying that instruction and bringing down a section of it anyway.
Meanwhile, Sarah Adwoa Safo, the former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, has officially announced her intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the constituency ahead of the 2028 elections.
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, in a statement issued, Adwoa Safo disclosed that the decision followed considerable reflection, consultations and engagements with party leadership and executives.
She noted that although she had earlier indicated her intention to pursue opportunities beyond the constituency, she reconsidered her decision, adding that representing the interests of her constituents in Parliament remained her priority.
Adwoa Safo revealed that her decision was decision to seek the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary ticket again was influenced by her longstanding relationship with constituents and her commitment to the constituency’s development.
Watch the video below:
BREAKING: Market women in Dome-Kwabenya are demanding a change in parliamentary representation, calling for MP Elikplim Akurugu’s removal. They are also appealing to President Mahama to reshuffle the MCE over alleged failure to follow directives and address their concerns. https://t.co/dFiX7nUY6u
— Real Sha – Hid (@realShahid_) November 10, 2026
