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In a compassionate gesture to support her constituents in crisis, Hon. Adelaide Yaa Agyeiwaa Ntim, the Member of Parliament for Nsuta-Kwamang-Beposo in the Ashanti Region, has donated GH¢60,000 to assist hundreds of traders from her constituency who were affected by the recent Adum Blue Light Market fire in Kumasi.
The devastating fire, which tore through the bustling commercial center earlier this month, destroyed several shops and properties, leaving hundreds of traders in distress and severe financial hardship. Among the affected were traders from Nsuta-Kwamang-Beposo who operate businesses in the Adum area.
Hon. Ntim, deeply moved by the plight of her constituents, presented the GH¢60,000 donation during a brief but emotional ceremony held in Kumasi. She explained that the donation was her way of standing in solidarity with those who have lost their livelihoods and a means to help them get back on their feet.
“This donation is not just financial support; it is a message of hope and encouragement to my constituents that I am with them in these trying times,” she stated. “They have supported me as their representative in Parliament, and it is my duty to support them in return.”
Receiving the donation on behalf of the affected traders, Mr. Kofi Badu, a native of Nsuta Kwamang and a leading member of the constituency’s trader network, expressed profound gratitude to the MP. “Hon. Ntim’s intervention is timely and highly appreciated. This support will go a long way to help us restock and rebuild our businesses,” he said.
Mr. Badu also called on other stakeholders, philanthropists, and organizations to emulate the MP’s example by extending similar support to other fire victims across Kumasi.
The donation from Hon. Ntim adds to a series of relief efforts being made by various public officials and private individuals following the Adum fire disaster. It underscores the importance of responsive leadership and the value of staying connected to constituents’ needs even beyond the borders of the constituency.
The affected traders, many of whom have lost goods worth thousands of cedis, are hopeful that with continued support, they will be able to recover and resume their operations soon.
By Simon OPOKU Afriyie
