{"id":4832,"date":"2026-01-13T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tma.gov.gh\/?p=4832"},"modified":"2026-01-14T15:48:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:48:55","slug":"mayor-tours-galas-market-calls-for-sensitization-on-encroachment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tma.gov.gh\/index.php\/mayor-tours-galas-market-calls-for-sensitization-on-encroachment\/","title":{"rendered":"MAYOR TOURS GALAS MARKET, CALLS FOR SENSITIZATION ON ENCROACHMENT."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Monday, 12th January 2026, the Mayor of the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA), accompanied by key Assembly officials, carried out an inspection tour of the Galas Market in Tema Manhean to assess plans for its redevelopment into a modern facility.<br \/>\nThe visit provided an opportunity for the team to engage traders, community leaders, and residents, while also identifying pressing needs that require immediate attention to ensure orderly development and effective service delivery.<br \/>\nDuring the tour, the Mayor observed instances of encroachment that could hinder access to the market site. She called on the Assembly Member for the area, Hon. 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