On January 2, a devastating fire swept through Kantamanto Market in Accra, destroying over 7,000 shops and leaving more than 30,000 traders severely affected.
The inferno, which began in the early hours of Thursday, claimed one life, injured 14 others, and reduced a large section of the market to rubble.
The tragedy has left many traders grappling with the loss of their livelihoods and the uncertainty of rebuilding their businesses.
During her sympathy visit to the market, Naana Arthur Donkor took time to interact with groups of affected traders.
She offered words of encouragement, acknowledging the scale of their losses and expressing her solidarity with their plight.
She also donated GH₵2,000 to support the victims.
Reports from the Ghana National Fire Service indicate that efforts to extinguish the blaze were hampered by a shortage of water and inadequate logistics.
This lack of resources allowed the fire to spread rapidly, causing further destruction. The traders, many of whom had invested their entire savings into their businesses, now face an uncertain future.
Naana Arthur Donkor’s visit has been widely praised as a timely show of support for the victims.
Her presence added a powerful voice to the collective call for assistance, urging Ghanaians and the international community to come to the aid of the affected traders.
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