Dear Sir,
The presence of the female Vice Chairman for Region 2 and the Chairman of the Riverstown/Annandale Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) was not at all helpful in curbing the escalating lawlessness that pervaded as a common occurrence. Every Sunday morning at the Suddie market square; there has been no change in the situation as of 25 September, 2016.Vending takes place there twice weekly, with the other day being Wednesday, when the business activities are much less at the market, which falls under the control of the NDC.A spacious, fenced compound with one flat building is being provided to accommodate vendors with much available space in and outside of the building, remaining idle. Some built-in stalls still remain idle.
The big problem is that the Administration is totally incompetent and incapable of regularising the use of spots by vendors who are allowed to do as they feel without exercising any control over them.
Surprisingly, there are more vendors plying their trade outside of the market area on the road parapet. The Administration cannot be held blameless for encouraging and tolerating a dangerous precedent by creating a monster, which it cannot now control.Even plucked chicken is being sold outside by the main entrance and by the road parapet; this is happening even as there is a laid out plan for the selling of meat to take place at the back of the market compound.
Encumbrance of the main roadway leading to the market is very evident as a traffic hazard, and too late shall be the cry when serious accidents or fatalities occur. Many times the area becomes impassable for vehicles as items are spread out for sale. Even the entrances of permanent businesses are blocked by the vendors with the owners getting no redress from the Administration.
The Administration needs to implement a stringent and clear policy to exterminate the lawlessness once and for all.
From my personal opinion, it will always remain a liability for anyone to be put in a position without having the ability to function in that capacity.
It is quite manifest that the Administration is failing miserably to properly serve the people who elected them, when better needs to be done.
With thanks,
Baliram Persaud
