In the wake of the devastating fire that engulfed the Adum Market in Kumasi, the Minority Caucus in Parliament has stepped forward, not only offering financial support but also demanding swift government intervention to rebuild the trading hub and restore livelihoods.

The blaze, which erupted during the early hours of Friday, March 21, 2025, reduced dozens of shops to ashes and wiped out millions of Ghana cedis worth of goods, leaving countless traders grappling with loss and uncertainty.

Minority Caucus Donates GHS200,000 to Affected Traders

During a visit to the site on Monday, April 14, 2025, the Minority, led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, donated GHS200,000 to the displaced traders as an immediate show of solidarity.

Addressing the media, Afenyo-Markin expressed deep concern over the traders’ plight and urged the government to release emergency relief from the Contingency Fund to accelerate both short-term aid and long-term reconstruction efforts.

Afenyo-Markin to Government: “Act Now, Traders Are Suffering”

“Looking at the situation here, it is clear the traders are suffering. We urge the government to take funds from the Contingency Fund and, without delay, come to the rescue of the affected traders,”

— Afenyo-Markin urged.

He added that the Minority will raise the issue on the floor of Parliament, pressing for decisive action to ensure that the iconic Adum Market is rebuilt within the shortest possible timeframe.

A Call for Speedy Reconstruction

Afenyo-Markin emphasized that if the government demonstrates genuine commitment, a rebuilt Adum Market could become a reality within a year, helping thousands of small business owners regain stability and dignity.

The Minority’s intervention has also reignited debate about fire safety infrastructure in Ghana’s major markets, with many calling for sustainable policies and proactive funding to prevent future disasters.