The Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, has visited Dagomba Line, a suburb of Kumasi, where a fire gutted buildings, wooden structures, and other properties worth thousands of cedis on Sunday.

The Mayor, accompanied by the Metro Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Godwin Dela Larho, and other officials of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), visited the area on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Aside from commiserating with fire victims, the Mayor donated 250 bags of 20kg rice, 100 pieces of student-size mattresses, 10 mini bags of maize, 50 mosquito nets, 100 buckets, and 100 basins.

Other items included 100 plastic bowls, 100 plastic cups, 100 plastic plates, and four bales of second-hand clothes.

Consoling them for their loss, he expressed sympathy to the victims and assured them of the Assembly’s commitment to stand with them in their current predicament.

Hon. Agyeman Boadi appealed to residents to work closely with the Assemblyman and relevant authorities to prevent the recurrence of such unfortunate incidents.

He emphasized the need for cooperation, vigilance, and adherence to safety practices.

He also directed the Metro NADMO office to educate residents on fire prevention measures, safety awareness, and emergency response to help avert future fire outbreaks.

He expressed sympathy to the victims and assured them of the Assembly’s commitment to standing with them during this difficult period.

Receiving the items on behalf of the victims, the Assembly member for the area, Hon. Daniel Otu Acheampong, expressed gratitude to the Mayor and authorities at the KMA for coming to their aid, assuring that the items would be distributed to the victims.

BY Thomas Awuah Asem