The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, accompanied by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Nana Akwasi and party gurus, including Kwasi Ofori Agyemang, alias Zuba, has visited Konongo Odumase Zongo, following a devastating fire outbreak last Wednesday.
The fire, reportedly caused by an explosion of explosive materials (dynamites), left in its trail the loss of lives and destruction of properties.
The Minister, in his assessment noted that about 30 houses were destroyed, with two lives being lost and several others in critical condition at the Konongo hospital.
Dr. Amoakohene assured that the incident would be thoroughly investigated and persons found to have breached the law dealt with accordingly.
As an interim measure, the Minister has pledged to provide relief items to the affected families and offer GH¢5,000 to each household affected by the fire.
He has also instructed the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to ascertain the security situation and provide relief items to those in need.
Dr. Amoakohene reminded the people of the importance of adhering to safety protocols and regulations, particularly when it comes to the sale and handling of explosive materials.
He also assured that measures will be put in place to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
