Adum fire: Minority donates GHC200,000, pushes for emergency support for victims
Leading a delegation to the site of the blaze on Monday (14 April), Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin emphasized the urgent need for state intervention to cushion the losses suffered by traders
The Minority in Parliament is urging the government to activate the Contingency Fund to support victims of the devastating fire that swept through the Blue Light Market in Adum, Kumasi.
Leading a delegation to the site of the blaze on Monday (14 April), Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin emphasized the urgent need for state intervention to cushion the losses suffered by traders.
He noted that the scale of destruction requires a coordinated national response, including the release of emergency funds to help victims rebuild their livelihoods. The Effutu MP made these remarks when he presented a GHC200,000 donation to the victims on behalf of the caucus.
“The government must show the same level of urgency and compassion as it has in other similar tragedies,” he said.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the traders, Joseph Bobie Ansah, Chairman of the market traders, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Minority Caucus. He described the intervention as timely and crucial to the recovery process.
“We are deeply grateful for this support. It will go a long way to ease the burden on our members who have lost everything,” he stated.
The fire incident, which destroyed several stalls and merchandise, has left many traders in despair. The donation by the Minority Caucus has brought a glimmer of hope as victims begin to rebuild their lives.
Calls for government action continue to grow as stakeholders emphasise the need for a coordinated and compassionate response to such disasters.
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