The Minority caucus in parliament has donated GHS200,000 as part of relief measures for victims of the Kantamanto Market fire outbreak.
During a visit to the market in Accra on Tuesday, April 15, the Minority Caucus, led by its leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, called on the government to access funds from the Contingency Fund to provide additional support to affected traders.
“We appeal to the government to come to your aid. Recently, we approved the budget, and we are aware that the contingency fund is available to assist in times of crisis.
“We also urge the companies from whom you have taken loans to consider the situation and reduce interest rates, giving traders some financial relief.
“This is GHS200,000, it is a modest contribution from us, the mighty minority, to support you,” Afenyo-Markin stated.
Their donation follows a similar one made to victims of the Adum PZ fire disaster in Kumasi.
At least 1,545 shops were destroyed after a fire erupted in the Kantamanto market area during the early hours of January 2, 2025.
The eyewitness account if true, goes to validate an earlier revelation from yawanews.com sources According to sources in Kantamanto, traders had previously received warnings of a potential attack during Ghana’s 2024 election period, prompting precautionary measures.
“When we were about to vote, we received intel about an attack on the market; so we even spoke to IGP Dampare to deploy police officers around the market to ensure safety. After the elections, we assumed the threat was over,” the source said.
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The mighty Minority Caucus led by Hon. Afenyo Markin at Kantamanto Market this afternoon. They made a donation of GHc 200,000.00 to the affected victims. pic.twitter.com/JekfEfLJLd
— JOJO (@Jojo_stephen1) April 15, 2025
