Kumasi MPs commiserate with Suame Magazine fire victims, vow to prevent future disasters:
Five Kumasi Metro MPs united to visit the Suame Magazine industrial area, offering their condolences to those affected by a recent devastating fire. The delegation included Bantama MP Francis Asenso-Boakye, Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Suame MP Lawyer John Darko, Oforikrom MP Michael Kwasi Aidoo, and Manhyia South MP Lawyer Nana Agyei Baffour.
According to Asenso-Boakye, the Suame MP, Lawyer John Darko, brought the matter to their attention. This came as the Kumasi MPs had recently committed to working collaboratively to address development challenges and improve the lives of residents throughout Kumasi and the Ashanti region.
Speaking on behalf of the assembled MPs, former Roads and Highways Minister Francis Asenso-Boakye expressed their sincere sympathies to the victims who had suffered losses in the fire, emphasizing the extensive damage to vehicles, shops, and businesses.
Asenso-Boakye articulated the MPs’ shared concerns regarding the fire’s potential causes, including unplanned settlements, the use of temporary building materials, and the widespread practice of illegal electrical connections. He stressed the immediate need for stricter safety regulations within the market and improved urban planning by the relevant authorities.
The united Kumasi MPs pledged to collaborate on finding lasting solutions to prevent future fire disasters, reaffirming their commitment to the well-being and prosperity of their constituents.
In addition, Asenso- Boakye advised traders and magazine workers to be mindful of how they organize their spaces to help prevent similar incidents from happening again. He also assured them of the MPs’ willingness to work to ensure such incidents do not recur.
