Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has visited the site of last Friday’s devastating fire at Adum in Kumasi, offering support to traders who lost their businesses in the blaze.
The fire, which erupted in the early hours of March 21, destroyed dozens of shops and goods worth millions of Ghana cedis, leaving many traders in distress.
During his visit, Dr. Bawumia met with affected traders, some of whom broke down in tears as they described how years of hard work were lost within hours. They appealed for assistance to rebuild their businesses.
In response, Dr. Bawumia expressed his sympathy and urged patience as the Ghana National Fire Service conducts its investigation to determine the cause of the fire and prevent similar incidents in the future.
“We have to wait on the investigation by the Ghana National Fire Service and then we can determine the cause of the fire so that next time we can prevent it,” he stated.
Dr. Bawumia also appealed to the government to expedite the completion of the Kejetia Central Market Phase II project, which he said was about 80% complete when the NPP left office.
Additionally, Dr Bawumia, commended the efforts of firefighters who battled the blaze, noting that their swift response prevented further destruction.
“I also want to appeal to the government to complete Phase II of the Kejetia Central Market, which was about 80% complete at the time we left office. We believe that when it is completed it is going to the traders here.
“I want to commend the efforts of the fire service personnel. They have done their best to contain the fire. I heard about two fire personnel who have been admitted to the hospital, we wish them speedy recovery,” he stated.
The former vice president was accompanied by the Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, and other officials from the party.
