Eid-ul-Adha: Tamale Traders Worry as Livestock Prices Fall, Accra Sees High Costs
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Eid-ul-Adha dey come, but the market dey different for Tamale and Accra. For Tamale, some traders dey worry because livestock prices drop. E dey make am easier for people wey wan buy animals for the festival, but hard for traders wey buy animals early-early.
Tamale: Buyers Happy, Traders Sad
Ram prices dey range from GH¢1,000 to GH¢7,000, wey be cheaper than last year’s GH¢1,500 to GH¢8,500. Bull prices sef dey down, from GH¢7,000 to GH¢20,000, compared to GH¢10,000 to GH¢30,000 last year. Some residents dey happy say dem fit buy ram this year, after struggling last year because of high prices. But the traders dey complain say dem buy the animals for high price and dem dey force sell am low.
Accra: Prices Still High, Market Slow
For Accra side, the story dey different. Even though Cedi appreciate against the dollar, ram and cattle prices still dey high for major markets. People dey struggle to buy because of economic challenges. Some traders dey beg government make dem consider temporary subsidies or waive transit fees for livestock wey dey come from neighbouring countries like Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali.
Market survey show say average-sized ram dey sell between GH¢2,000 and GH¢2,500, while big ones dey go for GH¢5,000 to GH¢8,000. Traders dey talk say the high cost of transportation and veterinary services dey cause the price increase. One trader talk say e sell only 4 cattle since last week, because no money dey the system.
What This Means For Eid-ul-Adha
The different market situations for Tamale and Accra dey show the economic challenges wey dey affect people ability to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha. Some dey happy say dem fit afford am, others dey struggle. Traders too dey feel the heat. As we dey approach the festival, let us remember those wey dey struggle and find ways to support each other.