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Takoradi makeshift market catches fire

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The makeshift Takoradi market has caught fire.

The fire, which started in the early hours of Monday, April 4, has so far destroyed properties worth millions of Ghana Cedis.

The host of Connect FM‘s Omanbapa morning show, Nhyiraba Paa Kwesi Simpson, with his producer, Mpimpimhene Nana Gyetuah, have been at the market since the fire began.

Officials from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) fought the fire with the support of personnel from Navy and Takoradi Port who also brought in tenders and water tankers.

The main challenge that confronted the firemen is the inability of the tenders to get access into the market while getting water from hydrants in the metropolis.

This not withstanding, the firemen – who initially looked helpless – were able to bring the fire under control after about four hours.

When Omanbapa morning show team got to the scene, market women – who looked traumatised – could be seen salvaging their wares from their shops while others, who came to see their items burnt, broke down in tears.

Western Region Minister Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah said it is too early to apportion blame but definitely the situation will be assessed and those affected will be duly supported.

The Takoradi Member of Parliament also assured that reconstruction should start “this week”.

The makeshift market is less than 50 meters from the new location of the Takoradi Market Police Station. It is also close to the GPHA Clubhouse in Takoradi.

It’s a place where traders have been temporarily relocated to make way for the rehabilitation of the main Takoradi market.

Items sold at the market include yam, groundnuts, beans, textile, food spices, cooked foods among others

It’s been about six months since the traders were relocated.

Source: 3news.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. 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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