GH¢1 million has been provided by the government to aid those affected by the tragic fire that destroyed Accra’s Kantamanto Market on January 2, 2025. President John Dramani Mahama promised this donation during a meeting with the Kantamanto Traders Association on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
In addition to presenting the donation on behalf of the President, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah conveyed the government’s condolences for the traders who sustained severe losses. In order to avert such tragedies, he also emphasized the necessity of having talks about revamping the market and revealed plans to turn Kantamanto into a contemporary, multifunctional building.
“There is hope,” Debrah said, emphsizing the government’s dedication to seeking answers. The president is prepared to assist without regard to politics because he was elected to address issues.
The GH¢1 million donation will be distributed among various associations within the Kantamanto Traders Association, including groups representing used clothes traders, egg sellers, hairdressers, platform traders, railway sellers, youth clothes sellers, and shoe sellers. These groups represent diverse traders and business owners who bore the brunt of the fire, which destroyed over 7,000 shops and displaced countless livelihoods.
Other Donations
In addition to the government’s contribution, various individuals and organizations have made significant donations to support those affected by the devastating fire at Kantamanto Market. Ghanaian sprinter and 100m record holder Benjamin Azamati has generously donated 10,000 Ghana cedis to assist the victims.
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Absa Bank has shown its dedication to helping small businesses by contributing GH¢150,000 to support the traders impacted by the fire on January 2. This donation includes GH¢100,000 in cash and GH¢50,000 worth of roofing sheets to aid in the traders’ rebuilding efforts.
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has also made a substantial donation of GH¢200,000 to support the reconstruction of Kantamanto Market after the fire. Additionally, former presidential candidate Alan Kyerematen, along with his running mate Lawyer Kwame Owusu Danso and senior members of the Movement for Change, visited the site to express their condolences to the affected traders.
Furthermore, Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay has contributed to the cause by donating money to support the traders impacted by the fire. In a recent video, she was seen distributing cash directly to the traders and also presented an undisclosed amount in an envelope to assist them.
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