By MuyidDeen Suleman
Obuasi (Ash), Sept. 17, GNA – The Ashanti Regional Executive of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Tuesday September 15, 2026, paid a surprise visit to the Obuasi municipality to extend a hand of support to victims of recent fire disaster that occurred at the Obuasi town-hall market.
The executive, led by Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, donated 15 sewing machines and a cash amount of GHS 40,000.00 to the victims to support their socio-economic recovery.
Prior to the presentation, Chairman Appiah and his team toured several satellite markets across the Obuasi township, to inspect local conditions and engage with the market women and residents.
Addressing the affected market women and traders at the main market arena, Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, noted that, the regional leadership organized the relief mission immediately upon learning of the disaster.
“Today’s donation is to let you know that we care about everyone living in the Ashanti Region, especially our mothers and traders who keep our local economy alive,” he stated.
Responding to concerns raised by local vendor groups, Odeneho Appiah emphasized that, the NPP’s core mission centered on human welfare and economic empowerment.
He assured the traders that the newly elected regional executive body was committed to prioritizing the needs of citizens, including market women, small business owners, and local artisans.
He further noted that, the regional executive team works closely with party leadership to ensure that community concerns directly inform policy planning as the party prepares its platform for the upcoming general elections.
Mrs Helena Mensah, who received the items on behalf of the victims, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Chairman Odeneho and the delegation.
She noted that while the community anticipated a visit, the scale of the financial support and equipment exceeded expectations.
Mrs. Mensah assured the executives that the funds and machinery would be disbursed transparently:
The 15 sewing machines will be handed directly to tailors and dressmakers whose equipment and shops were destroyed in the blaze.
The GHS 40,000.00 cash grant will be distributed among affected vendors to serve as seed capital to help them restock their businesses.
GNA
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/Kenneth Odeng Adade