• The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu is ready to collaborate with the government to support persons affected by the Adum fire
• Chiefs from the Traditional Council were directed to visit the fire site and assess the level of damage
• The Ashanti Regional Minister has also assured the fire victims of the government’s commitment to addressing their concerns swiftly

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Following the devastating fire that ripped through the Blue Light section of the Adum market in Kumasi on March 21, 2025, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II pledged support for the affected traders.

Speaking on behalf of the Asantehene, Acheafourhene Boakye Asafo Adjei Bonsu, acting on his behalf, conveyed a deep concern for the traders who suffered significant losses in the fire.

This came after the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, officially informed the Manhyia Palace about the fire.

The fire destroyed shops and goods worth several millions of cedis, rendering many traders financially handicapped.

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Several victims of the fire also thronged the Manhyia Palace during Amoakohene’s visit.

Acheafourhene emphasised the need to assess the extent of the damage and directed chiefs from the Traditional Council to visit the site and determine the level of destruction.

The assessment wil inform the Asantehene’s decision on how best to collaborate with the government in assisting the fire victims and rebuilding market facilities to enable them resume their business activities.

Key chiefs, including Kumasi Asemhene Nana Ampofo Kyei Baffour, Nana Adumhene, Otumfuo’s Linguist, Kantankrakyi Osei Kwame, and Acheafourhene Boakye Asafo Adjei Bonsu, who led the delegation, have already visited the disaster site.

They are expected to meet with the Regional Coordinating Council to finalise plans for constructing new market structures for the affected traders.

Meanwhile, Amoakohene urged the fire victims to remain calm, assuring them of the government’s commitment to addressing their concerns swiftly.

As at press time, reports gathered indicates that the Regional Coordinating Council in a meeting with the Kumasi Traditional have concluded the plans meant for the rebuilding of the burnt market shops which ultimately are expected to take off soon.