Four months after the devastating Kantamanto Market fire, the leadership of the Kantamanto Traders Association has officially rendered an account of all donations received and expenditures made toward the reconstruction of the market.
At a gathering with traders and the media, Chairman of the Interim Management Committee, Mr. Aikins Boakye Mensah, expressed gratitude to all donors and praised his team for their transparency and hard work.
He stated that the committee had diligently managed all resources received to ensure a swift recovery for the traders and the market as a whole.
“We’ve done a diligent job not just for the traders but for Ghana. Kantamanto is back and fully operating. Anyone who wishes to trade here should do so without fear,” he announced.
According to the committee, the market reconstruction received a total of GHC 1,111,200 in cash donations.
Of this amount, GHC 750,998 was spent on reconstruction activities, including structural repairs, new stalls, roofing, and sanitation. This leaves a balance of GHC 360,202.
In addition to the cash donations, individuals and organizations also donated building materials and supplies, valued at GHC 1,292,675 when converted to cash.
These materials played a crucial role in speeding up the reconstruction process.
Mr. Boakye Mensah assured traders and the public that every contribution has been properly accounted for. He emphasized that the remaining funds would be used prudently and called for continued cooperation among traders to maintain peace and discipline within the market.
The Interim Committee had decided to hand over GHC 2055,202 to the market executives. However, the traders rejected the move.
As a result, the committee has deposited the money at the Railways Police Station for safekeeping.
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