Adum Fire Leaves Traders in Despair as Mahama Directs NADMO Assistance

In the wake of a devastating fire that tore through Kumasi’s Adum Blue Light area on Friday, President John Mahama has urgently called on the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to provide immediate support to the traders who have lost their businesses in the blaze.

The fire, which broke out in one of Kumasi’s busiest commercial districts, wreaked havoc, destroying numerous shops and properties.

Local businesses were left in ruin, with emergency responders working tirelessly for several hours to control the blaze. However, the damage was significant, leaving traders facing immense losses.

Expressing his deep sympathy, President Mahama, who was in the Ashanti Region for the ‘Tree for Life’ initiative, was quickly briefed about the incident by the regional minister.

In response, he directed NADMO to assess the damage promptly and deliver the necessary assistance to the affected traders and their families.

“This is sad and unfortunate because if you see the shops that have been engulfed, it’s devastating.

We have to learn from this to plan our markets better,” said President Mahama. “We’ve spoken to NADMO to help the traders in the meantime.”

In addition to addressing the immediate needs of the affected traders, the President also condemned the widespread use of gas cylinders at marketplaces, a practice he believes significantly contributes to the frequency of such fire outbreaks.

“The sounds we hear are all gas cylinders. We shouldn’t be cooking at the market,” President Mahama stated.

The call for greater attention to market safety follows a series of fire incidents, sparking concerns over the safety of traders and customers alike.

The traders, who are now grappling with the aftermath of the disaster, are anxiously awaiting swift action from both NADMO and the government.

Many have expressed hope that the authorities will take immediate steps to support them in rebuilding their businesses and prevent similar disasters in the future.

As NADMO begins to assess the situation, affected traders remain hopeful for timely assistance and long-term solutions that will improve safety in markets across the region.