Adum Fire: Businessman donates GH₵500k to victims

Businessman and philanthropist Emmanuel Aboagye (A.K.A Aboagye Contractor) has donated GH₵500,000 to assist the traders whose shops were burnt down during the March 21 fire outbreak at the Central Business District in the Ashanti Region.

He made the donation after visiting the damaged area, where he spoke words of encouragement to the victims.

The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Friday, March 21, left traders distraught as they struggled to salvage their goods amidst the chaos.

In response to the plight of the victims, Aboagye Contractor has donated GH₵500,000 to the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, to support the affected individuals.

“I would first like to thank the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, and God for giving us a humble and hardworking Minister who cares about the less privileged, particularly the victims of the Adum Railway Market fire. I’m aware of the President’s visit to the scene to offer words of comfort and other support.

“I’m a native of Kumasi, and I acknowledge your role in the growth of the economy. My wife and I have a charity foundation that supports the less privileged, provided their needs are within our financial means.

“So, when the Regional Minister approached me for assistance, we saw this as our collective responsibility and assured him that we would be there to support our brothers and sisters in their time of need. So, we are here to donate GH₵500,000 to support the victims through the Minister,” he said with a cheerful face.

He urged the Ghanaian business community to offer assistance to the victims and help them bounce back from their losses.

“I further call on the business community to also come on board to support our struggling sisters and brothers financially and psychologically to enable them to restart their businesses. I believe your presence here will strengthen them during this critical moment and help them remain stable. What I can say at the moment is that may the Lord comfort you all so you can recover from this great loss,” he said.

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, who accepted the donation on behalf of the victims, acknowledged the support with gratitude. He reassured the affected victims that the government would provide support to help them rebuild their businesses.

“Our brother, Aboagye Contractor, who is based in Accra, came to my office and made a donation of GH₵500,000. I told him that we should come here so he could share some words of encouragement with you, the victims.

“I believe hearing from him will provide psychological support during this difficult time. So, on behalf of the traders, I want to thank you for your support,” he said.

“Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the landlord, is currently out of the country. Therefore, the rebuilding of the market cannot start now. However, the government will take the necessary steps when he returns in the interest of the affected traders,” he stated.