An Adum fire victim has told the Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak they are not refugees as they do not need rice and oil.
According to the Adum fire victim, the minister can go and donate the rice and oil to the school to feed their brothers and sisters the Muslims who are about to break their fast.
Speaking in an interview, the man stated, “Where it has gotten, we are not refugees, to demand rice and oil, School feeding children are there, and also our brother and sisters the Muslims who are currently fasting those items can be given to them.
For now, we are looking for cement, wood, roofing sheets, and blocks and they should add some money this is all we need”.
News broke yesterday that Adum fire victims have boldly rejected 1,500 bags of rice and 800 boxes of cooking oil and soap donated by Interior Minister, Muntaka Mubarak.
The Interior Minister visited the Adum PZ market fire site with a truckload of supplies, including 1,500 bags of rice and 800 boxes of cooking oil but was rejected.
According to the Adum fire victims who were heard loudly in a viral video, they do not need any rice donations from the Muntaka Mubarak.
The victims indicated they did not require food donations at that moment as their primary need was for the government to rebuild the market and ensure their businesses could be started again.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has visited traders at Adum Bluelight and Despite Plaza affected by the fire outbreak.
John Mahama is said to have engaged with some of the affected traders and pledged government support.
He detailed that action will be taken to help the affected individual who has lost their livelihoods.
He further called for an investigation into the cause of the fire.
Additionally, Dr Bawumia on the grounds of the devasting fire extended support to traders in Kumasi’s Adum area, who were affected by a fire on March 21, 2025, saying, “We have to wait for the investigation by the Ghana National Fire Service, and then we can determine the cause of the fire so that we can prevent it next time”.
“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 added.
The former vice president further called on John Mahama to expedite the completion of the Kejetia Central Market which according to him is 80 per cent completed.
Dr Bawumia added, “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 a speedy recovery,” he stated.
Watch the video below:
“We are not refugees, so we don’t need rice and oil. You can donate these items to the Muslims who are currently fasting for Ramadan or to the school feeding program.” – Adum Bluelight boys to Interior Minister, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak pic.twitter.com/KtzCtWuHCV
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) March 27, 2025
