The Sunyani business community has called for enhanced police visibility at the Central Business District (CBD) as the festive season sets-in.

During a visit to the CBD enclave on Monday, December 22, 2025, the Ghana News Agency (GNA) noticed that economic activities were brisk, amid unusual human and vehicular traffic.

As at 0900 hours buying and selling had peaked, as scores of shoppers combed round the enclave for Christmas shopping.

Comparatively, some shop and store owners and petty traders told the GNA market survey that sales had picked up and remained encouraging this Christmas season.

However, they called on the police to improve personnel visibility and to control crime wave in the enclave.

Esi Araba, a dealer in rice and oil, expressed concern about petty theft, worrying that some of the traders had lost their mobile phones and other valuables.

She said the demand for rice and eggs was very good, however added that some of the buyers continue to complain about the price of eggs which ranged between GH¢ 50 and GH¢60 as well as the rice pegging between GH¢290 and GH¢900 depending on the sizes of the bags.

A shop attendant, John Ansu Gyeabour said: “We anticipate good sales in the season because my customers keep arriving here for shopping”.

However, some of the dealers selling live fowls told the GNA that the demand for poultry products was not encouraging.

Nonetheless, Augustine Abu said: “It’s very early to say sales aren’t good because we often record good sales on Christmas Eve”.

Meanwhile, petty traders have taken over the shoulders of the streets creating nuisance in the enclave.

They have showcased and sold all kinds of Christmas souvenirs comprising children and baby caps, toys, teddy birds, Xmas hampers, footwear, and clothing.

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