The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly has ordered the immediate closure of the China Mall in the municipality.
According to reports, the MCE gave staff and customers just 10 minutes to vacate the premises over unpaid property rates.
However, there was a heated confrontation between members of the Ledzokuku Constituency Municipal Assembly, led by their MCE, Isreal Adjetey, and some senior staff of the China Mall in the area, following the instruction to all workers to vacate the mall and close it down due to unpaid permit fees.
A viral video that surfaced on social media on November 5, 2025, captured the Ledzokuku MCE and some task force members in a heated confrontation at the China Mall.
“We are locking this place because you have not paid. Can I go and do this in your country? You can be here for 100 years, but you have to pay,” she said.
The foreign national at the China Mall stated, “We can discuss this, but you can’t tell me to go out. I have been here for 15 years. Why are you talking like that, madam? Every year, we pay for everything”.
Some Ghanaians have reacted to the video expressing mixed opinions about the confrontation, saying, “Let’s charge him and the company if we think they have flouted any of our laws, but her behaviour was most unfortunate and unprofessional, especially since the MCE was leading the charge and present. For crying out loud, allow him to lead the confrontation.
And I don’t know why most of these appointees and political actors have adopted the paparazzi style of working. It’s really worrying. Why can’t we just work in silence?”.
A netizen also wrote, “Favourite line of Ghanaian regulators to foreigners: “Can I go and do this in your country?”
“You don’t treat foreign business like enemies, summon the company heads to your office or court, you don’t barge in to demand a closing of business, what kind of village showmanship is this?”, another Ghanaian wrote.
“No sense of diplomacy any more oo, right now everyone wants to be seen to be doing their job, and in Ghana, the more you shout, the more you are seen to be doing your job. Sam George is on my mind”, one more X user added.
“I wish they could channel their energy into the salaries of an average worker in Ghana, especially those working at the malls.
Most salaries are low income, and the most painful part is that you’re overused and spend almost your lifetime at work, including holidays”, one more netizen added.
An X user also commented, “This is not the best, madam. Why shouting like this? Like he said, they pay every year, and it’s one month to the end of the year, so you could have talked to him politely and advised him to pay on time to avoid any inconvenience. At least he has reduced unemployment in the country”.
“I don’t agree with this approach. Have they been served a warning letter or cautioned about the unpaid debts? If not, the user duly summons the in charge and has an engagement with them to find a solution forward, but not to outburst in public like they are thieves operating the mall”, A netizen added.
Additionally, another netizen added, “Someone owes you, just approach them calmly and respectfully. Remind them politely, focus on facts, and seek a solution. No need to turn somebody’s office into a drama theatre.
Precise how many Ghanaian shops by the roadside and markets even pay the permit fee”.
Watch the video below:
A heated confrontation broke out between members of the Ledzokuku Constituency Municipal Assembly, led by their MCE, Hon. Isreal Adjetey, and some senior staff of the China Mall in the area, as they instructed all workers to vacate the mall and close it down due to unpaid permit… pic.twitter.com/NkdJNSh2PB
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