The new makola market complex currently under reconstruction will be ready for use before the 1996 elections, according to the Social Security and National Trust, which has a 75% equity shareholding in the project, with the remaining 25% held by Accra Metropolitan Assembly.

The first part of the project involves the construction of a 120-space basement car park and a three storey bank building and administrative offices. There will also be a communications centre, 725 shops, stalls and trading malls. The project is estimated to cost c3.5b.