Adum fire aftermath: Minister halts creation of new lorry terminal

The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has kicked against the establishment of a lorry terminal at the Blue Light Arena in Adum after the destruction caused by fire a week ago.

It will be recalled that the Kumasi Traditional Council ordered the demolition of the walls raised for the lorry terminal.

However, a visit to the market showed that the terminal was near completion, despite the order from the traditional council.

“We realised a new station coming up under the footbridge, it shouldn’t happen. I engaged the person who has taken over the space, and I have told him to halt whatever is happening there,” the minister said.

He emphasised, “I have told the police and NADMO to make sure they clear that space”.

Sheds for the terminal are already raised, with tiling of the area completed.

With the construction already in place, the terminal is expected to start operations soon.

The devastating fire on Friday, March 21, 2025, razed several properties at the Adum PZ market in Kumasi.

The tragic incident has left many traders facing substantial losses, amounting to millions of Ghana cedis, and has caused considerable distress among victims.

Traders have been warned not to return to the site until proper structures are put in place.

“Those buildings have so much damage to the extent that if we don’t take steps now and intervene and allow people to go there, it may collapse and may give us additional problems on our hands,” he said.

The minister added, “We have conducted a structural integrity test, and the report is ready. I will discuss with KMA on Thursday at the assembly and get their approval for some key recommendations they have put in the report.”