Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stepped in to support traders affected by the devastating fire at Adum, Kumasi, with a donation of GH¢200,000 and 1,000 bags of cement to assist in rebuilding their businesses.

The fire, which broke out on Friday, March 24, tore through the busy commercial hub, destroying numerous shops and stalls and resulting in losses worth millions of Ghana cedis.

On Tuesday, March 25, Dr. Bawumia visited the affected area, offering his condolences to the traders and urging both individuals and private businesses to provide assistance.

“I am donating GH¢200,000 and 1,000 bags to the victims, and I urge private individuals to also support the traders in getting their livelihoods back,” he stated.

The devastating fire, erupted at dawn on Friday, displaced over 5,000 traders and shop owners, leaving many counting their losses.

Firefighters battled tirelessly to contain the flames, with the GNFS commending their efforts in a statement issued on Sunday.