Pastor promises GHC20k to Kantamanto market fire victims who present membership cards

Prophet Naakwaa Isaac, the Founder and Leader of the Jericho Miracle Church International, has announced a significant financial aid initiative for members of his church who were affected by the recent fire at Kantamanto Market. Prophet Isaac has pledged GHS 20,000 to each eligible church member to assist them in rebuilding their businesses.

In his statement, Prophet Isaac made it clear that the support is intended for church members who have been impacted by the fire and have regularly paid their church dues and welfare contributions. He stated.

“Every member of Jericho Church who has been affected by the Kantamanto fire should bring their membership card to receive GHS 20,000 to invest in their business. This is for members who pay their dues and welfare levy.”

Prophet Naakwaa Isaac, Founder and Leader of the Jericho Miracle Church International, has announced that any victim of the Kantamanto fire incident who is a member of his church and pays their church dues and welfare should present their card as proof to receive GHS 20,000 in… pic.twitter.com/nKHaE6D7so

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The Kantamanto Fire Incident

On the morning of January 2, 2025, traders at Kantamanto Market were met with devastating news as a massive fire broke out, causing widespread destruction. The fire ravaged numerous shops in the Kantamanto Railways area, with flames continuing for hours despite the valiant efforts of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS).

The fire began around 1:00 am and quickly spread, prompting an urgent response from the GNFS. Initially, five fire tenders from various locations, including Makola, the Greater Accra Regional Headquarters, the National Headquarters, Flagstaff House, and Parliament House, were dispatched to combat the blaze.

As the fire intensified, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) was called upon to cut the power supply to the area, in order to reduce the risk of further accidents. To strengthen the firefighting efforts, three additional fire tenders from Circle, Trade Fair, and Dansoman were sent, bringing the total number of appliances to eight.

Despite the efforts, the fire continued to rage, and the GNFS called for further assistance. Two more fire tenders from Abelenkpe and Kasapreko arrived, raising the total number of appliances to ten. The situation prompted even more support, as fire tenders from the Tema Regional Headquarters and Madina were deployed, followed by one from the Legon Fire Station, bringing the total number of fire appliances to 13.

Firefighting Efforts and Continued Battle

By 6:00 am, after over five hours of intense firefighting, the flames were still burning, with fire crews working tirelessly to bring the situation under control. The GNFS, which provided live updates of their efforts, remained committed to containing the fire, though there had been no further updates for the past two hours as of the latest reports.

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