Story by: Akua Oteng Amponsah
A devastating fire outbreak has left over 400 slum dwellers, mostly women and children, without shelter in the Baba Ayoyo slum in Ahodwo, Kumasi.
The fire, which occurred on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at around 8:30 p.m., destroyed over 100 makeshift structures, leaving many residents stranded.
The victims, caught off guard by the blaze, were forced to seek temporary refuge in nearby churches and homes. Many families have lost their belongings, including school materials and uniforms, leaving children unable to attend school.
The affected families are calling on government agencies, NGOs, and charitable individuals to assist them with food, clothing, and temporary shelter. One distressed woman said, “I stay here with my grandmother, and she is old. We plead with you to help us. We slept in someone’s veranda last night. All our things are burnt; we couldn’t take anything.”
The Assembly Member for the Ridge Nhyiaeso electoral area, Abraham Boadi, said NADMO is expected to meet with victims on Friday, July 11, to assess the damage and provide support.
“The challenge now is that the number of displaced persons is too large, so we can’t find shelter for them all,” he said.
The community is urging for urgent assistance to help the affected families rebuild their lives.
