Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has donated GH?200,000 and 1,000 bags of cement to traders affected by the devastating fire that swept through the Adum business district in Kumasi.

The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Friday, 21st March 2025, destroyed several shops and goods worth millions of Ghana cedis, leaving many traders in distress.

During a visit to the scene on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Dr Bawumia expressed his sympathy and urged private businesses and individuals to support the affected traders in rebuilding their livelihoods. 

“I am donating GH?200,000 and 1,000 bags to the victims, and I urge private individuals to also support the traders in getting their livelihoods back,” he stated.

He further called for patience as the Ghana National Fire Service investigates the cause of the blaze to prevent future occurrences. 

“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 noted.

Dr Bawumia also urged the government to expedite the completion of the Kejetia Central Market Phase II project, which he said was about 80% complete when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) left office. 

“We believe that when it is completed, it will greatly benefit the traders here,” he said.

He commended firefighters for their swift response, acknowledging reports that two officers had been hospitalised. 

“I heard about two fire personnel who have been admitted to the hospital. We wish them a speedy recovery,” he stated. 

Dr Bawumia was accompanied by NPP Regional Chairman Bernard Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and other party officials.