The Ashanti Regional Executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), led by Regional Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Asanteman COKA, paid a surprise visit to the Obuasi Municipality on Tuesday morning to extend relief to victims of the recent Town Hall Market fire.

To aid the victims' recovery and provide immediate economic support, the executive team donated 15 sewing machines and GH¢40,000 in cash.

Reassurance

Prior to the presentation, Chairman Odeneho and his team toured several satellite markets across the Obuasi township to inspect local conditions and engage with residents.

Addressing the affected market women and traders at the main market arena, the Chairman said the regional leadership organised the relief mission immediately after 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,” Chairman Odeneho stated.

Responding to concerns raised by local vendor groups, the Chairman emphasised that the NPP's core mission centres on human welfare and economic empowerment.

He assured the traders that the newly elected regional executive body was committed to prioritising the needs of citizens, including market women, small business owners and local artisans.

He further noted that the regional executive team works closely with the party leadership to ensure that community concerns directly inform policy planning as the party prepares its platform for the upcoming general elections.

Gratitude

Receiving the items on behalf of the affected traders, Mrs Helena Mensah expressed gratitude to Chairman Odeneho and the delegation.

She noted that while the community had anticipated a visit, the scale of the financial support and equipment exceeded expectations.

Mensah assured the executives that the funds and machinery would be distributed transparently.

The 15 sewing machines will be handed directly to tailors and dressmakers whose equipment and shops were destroyed in the blaze.

The GH¢40,000 cash grant will be distributed among affected vendors as seed capital to help them restock their businesses.