Fire Destroys Shops at Kumasi Central Market Near Aboabo Station

Kumasi Central Market fire: Mahama Ayariga visits scene, sympathises with traders

Mahama Ayariga has visited the Kumasi Central Market fire scene to assess the damage and expressed sympathy for traders affected by the October 9 outbreak.

Gov’t Assesses Damage After Kumasi Central Market Fire; Ayariga Promises Support, Faster Kejetia Completion

A government delegation led by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has visited the Kumasi Central Market near Aboabo Station to inspect the extent of damage after a fire swept through parts of the enclave on Friday, October 9, 2026 .

Fire outbreak at Kumasi Central Market

The latest inferno occurred on the night of Friday, October 9, 2026, with firefighters rushing to the scene to battle the blaze and prevent it from spreading to other parts of the busy commercial centre.

Fire destroys shops at Kumasi central market near Aboabo station

Fire destroyed shops near Aboabo Station at Kumasi Central Market on October 9, 2026; traders raced to save goods as Ghana National Fire Service crews responded.