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Kejetia market reopens on March 21 for business after fire incident

The reopening was disclosed by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia when he visited the fire scene in the Ashanti Region.

The announcement of the reopening was met with loud cheers from the traders who had kicked against the management’s decision to close the facility for a week for a fire audit.

Meanwhile, Dr Bawumia said he had been informed by officers of the Ghana National Fire Service and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) that the fire was caused by a gas explosion.

He said he had gathered from the investigation by officers from the GNFS that one of the traders was cooking in the shop with gas close to other shops that sold chemicals and even gunpowder which led to the explosion last Thursday, 16 March 2023.

According to Dr Bawumia, the officers said the fire was not caused by an electrical fault as it has been rumoured.

Dr Bawumia pledged the government’s support to the affected traders to return to business.

He further promised that the government will implement the recommendations of the committee set up to investigate the fire incident.

He applauded the Fire Service and NADMO officers for helping bring the fire under control.

 

Source: classfmonline.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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