Victims of the Kejetia Fire incident nearly two years ago are still facing challenges in rebuilding their businesses, as millions of their goods were destroyed in the blaze.
Despite not receiving compensation, an amount of 300,000 cedis donated by some politicians to help alleviate their suffering is yet to be disbursed to the victims, leaving the traders in a dire situation after four months.
Nathaniel Boamponsem, the leader of the fire victims, expressed concern that the situation has further exacerbated their already difficult circumstances.
He recounted giving out money for transportation from his own pocket to give some victims, so they could show up for the press conference.
“At times I receive calls from people, those at home, saying Mr. Nat can you help us, the whole of today I’ve not even eaten. At times I have to go out and look for money for those people. It’s not easy for them. Its not easy,” he told Bayaga Fatawu on In Business.
At a press conference in June this year together with leaders of the Combined Kejetia Traders Association, the group among other things demanded the immediate release of the money.
However, 4 months down the line, the traders may have to wait a little longer.
Promises by the city authorities to also fix the section of the market engulfed by the fire nearly two years ago have proven futile.
The Fire Victims at the Kejetia market are calling on government to assist in alleviating their sufferings, if not life will continue to be difficult for them.
By Nelly Takyiwa Boateng
