Former Vice President and chief of the New Patriotic Occasion (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has donated GH₵20,000 and 1,000 luggage of cement to merchants affected by the devastating fire at the Adum Bluelight Market.
Throughout a go to on Tuesday, twenty fifth March, Dr Bawumia expressed his deep sorrow over the extent of the harm attributable to the fireplace. He pledged his support to the victims and urged philanthropists to help these affected.
He said:
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We watched it on TV and noticed your complete market burning down. Livelihoods have been misplaced. Folks’s capital and investments have been destroyed. It is a catastrophe for the nation, the market, and all of the merchants right here.
Saying his donation, Dr Bawumia additionally referred to as on companies and people to help the victims.
Each little bit of assist we are able to present is essential. Allow us to, as Ghanaians, come collectively to help them as a result of they’ve misplaced their technique of livelihood. I’m making a private donation of GH₵200,000 and 1,000 luggage of cement to assist them. However I additionally encourage corporations, people, and the federal government to step in and provide their help.
They’ve expressed their want to rebuild the market themselves, and I totally help that. No matter help the federal government and people can present, nothing is just too small.
In his speech, Dr Bawumia additionally recommended personnel of the Ghana Nationwide Hearth Service (GNFS) for his or her dedication and exhausting work in bringing the fireplace below management.
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In the meantime, President John Mahama has pledged his support for traders affected by the devastating fireplace outbreak.
Talking throughout a go to to the market simply hours after the incident, President Mahama expressed his deep concern over the extent of the destruction.
