Deputy minister alleges NDC sabotage in Kantamanto market fire

The devastating fire at Kantamanto market has taken a political twist, with Deputy Minister for Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development, Ekow Vincent Assafuah, alleging deliberate sabotage with political motives.

Speaking on Asempa FM, he suggested that the incident was no accident but a calculated act meant to inflict maximum damage.

“Based on my investigation, you will realize that those who set the market on fire did it in such a way that it would be very difficult for anyone, including Fire Service personnel, to salvage any of the items being burnt,” he said.

His statement suggested a deliberate intent to ensure the fire caused maximum destruction, leaving no room for recovery.

Mr. Assafuah pointed to a specific individual, a polling station agent for the NDC in the Odododiodoo constituency, identified as Quaicoo, also known as Oboy.

He alleged that Quaicoo had made alarming statements about the Kantamanto market, particularly before and after the elections.

“This gentleman, before and after the elections, gave signals, and in his own words, as narrated to me, said, ‘As for Kantamanto, we will all lose it,’”

Mr. Assafuah revealed. He emphasized that the words had been repeated to friends and others at the market, insinuating a calculated threat tied to political grievances.

The fire has devastated the Kantamanto market, a critical economic hub for many traders.

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