Private businessman, Mr. Yaw Oketeku has appealed to the president to exempt traders in the cement industry from the lockdown.

Speaking to Nyakonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, the businessman said they risk having their cement in their stores damaged should the lockdown continue.

According to him, they are only appealing to the president to allow them to open their shops for a short period to sell the wares they currently have.

He said the longer the time of storing cement the less useful it becomes since affects its strength.

He explained that if the cement is stored for longer time and strength is found to be reduced, then it is not good for construction.

Meanwhile, the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has commended the president for the directive to lockdown.

Mr. Ampadu Siaw, the Co-Chairman of the association commended the president for the directive in place to contain the virus but raised concerns over their inability to move their goods from the port.

He said the lockdown is affecting import charges and has therefore asked that they are allowed to clear their goods.

Traders who are also in the wood industry are also calling for a review of the lockdown.

A former organizer of the Timber Market Wood Traders Association, Mr. Kwasi Tomful bemoaned the damage the lockdown is having on some of their woods.

He said some of the wood they have in stock are being damaged by insects and ants.