Distressed Trader At Adum Laments Over Leaders' Failure To Secure Helicopters For The Fire Service

• A trader has lambasted previous and current leaders in Ghana for not equipping the Ghana National Fire Service
• The angry Adum market trader said if the Fire Service had better firefighting equipment they could have doused the fire in the area
• Most of her colleagues agreed with her sentiments calling for immediate action to stop a repeat of the same

A Ghanaian trader who lost some of her wares in the fire at the Adum Market in the Ashanti Region has blamed Ghanaian leaders for the damage and losses experienced as a result of the fire.

The unhappy woman said the Ghana National Fire Service could not do much when they arrived because they did not have the needed equipment.

In a video on X, the trader said several governments have come to power but have failed to resource the security agency to fight fires like the one that occurred in the market on Friday, March 21, 2025.

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She lamented that most leaders only want power to perpetuate corruption and loot the money from the public purse instead of resourcing government agencies to enable them to function optimally.

“We live in Ghana and despite all the spending, we do not have fire helicopters that can help douse the fire. All our leaders know is to embezzle funds when they come into power while we face hardships. Ghanaian leaders are a disgrace. You can video me and share it anywhere.”

The unhappy trader’s lamentions came after the Fire Service could not immediately douse the Adum market fire after they arrived at the scene.

The woman said the Ghana National Service personnel needed helicopters to douse a fire of such magnitude instead of deploying a fire engine.

Watch the video below:

Adum trader blasting leaders gets Ghanaians' support

YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the post shared by @eddie_wrt on X. Read them below:

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@iamogidigidi said:

"It’s astonishing how hypocritical some Ashantis can be. You build and raise structures in unauthorised locations, yet you expect the government to rush to your aid when tragedy strikes. Should the government really invest in helicopters just to deal with the consequences of such reckless behaviour? It’s beyond frustrating. Smh."

@nana_kwabina wrote:

"It's disheartening to see that no lessons have been learned from past experiences. The lack of proper planning and infrastructure to prevent future fire outbreaks is alarming. The market authorities must take immediate action to construct a modern market with robust fire safety standards, ensuring the safety of traders, customers, and the surrounding community."

@Nanaezze said:

"As for that one 💯 government after government have failed the citizens by not equipping the Fire Service Institution Properly."

@MrGbuntui wrote:

"Even the woman knows that that fire couldn’t be fought from the ground. But some self-acclaimed sensible youth dey the TL top dey blame fire service say them no fit quench the fire."

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@GC_Abk said:

"It’s very bad, we are not efficient with anything when it comes to emergencies in this country."

@RichardOwusuB12 wrote:

"From recent fire outbreaks, it has become clear that the Ghana Fire Service needs equipment and machines to fight fires from high buildings."

@AkweiGh said:

"How about keeping access to markets clear and respecting laws? How about not hawking on the road? What can citizens do to ensure this does not occur again in the future?"

Trader weeps after fire razed his shop

YEN.com.gh reported that a young man whose shop was razed during the fire outbreak at Adum Market was videoed crying over his loss.

In the viral video, the young man lamented that he had lost all his wares to the inferno.

Social media users consoled the young man in the comment section.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh